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T-fal
Mass-market non-stick cookware. Core products rely on PTFE-based coatings we specifically warn against.
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Avoid
Grade F: Avoid
Core products contain chemicals we specifically warn against. Better options exist at every budget.
What the brand gets right
- Low price point
What to be aware of
- Entire core range uses PTFE non-stick coatings
- Coatings degrade with normal use, shedding particles into food and releasing gases at high heat
- Marketing language around PFOA-free does not mean PFAS-free
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.