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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)C
Mixed
Grade C: Mixed
Some clean products, some concerning. Read labels carefully and pick specific SKUs.
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 aluminium then becomes food-contact
- No third-party testing data for the ceramic formulation
- Premium price for a coating with a short lifespan
Better-rated alternatives
Lodge
AAmerican cast iron maker since 1896. Cheap, durable cast iron with no non-stick coating.
De Buyer
AFrench carbon steel maker. Bare carbon steel used in restaurant kitchens, no coating.
All-Clad
AAmerican stainless steel cookware. Strong option if you buy the bare D3 or higher stainless lines and skip the non-stick ranges.