Our Place (Always Pan)
Direct-to-consumer cookware with ceramic non-stick. Better than PTFE but the coating still degrades.
Find a swap for Our Place (Always Pan)Grade C: Mixed
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What the brand gets right
- Ceramic non-stick instead of PTFE
- No PFOA claimed
What to be aware of
- Ceramic non-stick coatings wear within a couple of years and the underlying aluminum then becomes food-contact
- No third-party testing data for the ceramic formulation
- Premium price for a coating with a short lifespan
Assessment sources
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