The Real Story Behind Nonstick: Understanding PFAS in Cookware
Not All Chemicals Are Created Equal
Think about mushrooms for a moment: Some are deadly poisonous, while others are delicious and nutritious. You don't avoid all mushrooms just because some can harm you—you learn which ones are safe to eat.
The same principle applies to the chemicals that make up the products we use in our homes. With so many headlines about PFAS, knowing the truth about your cookware is essential.
A Quick Science Lesson
When you hear "PFAS" or "forever chemicals" in the news, it's important to understand the specifics:
- PFOA/PFOS? These are now widely believed to be unsafe, so they have been gone from the cookware industry since 2013.
- PTFE, which is in Scanpan nonstick, is environmentally inert, harmless to ingest, and does not chemically react with food, water, or cleaning products.
- PTFE is FDA approved and used in medical devices.
- Nonstick made with PTFE lasts longer than all other alternatives.
At Scanpan, we believe in transparency. The nonstick surfaces in our cookware use PTFE technology—which is fundamentally different from other PFAS compounds.
The Scanpan Difference
Scanpan is more than just a cookware company. We're committed to:
- Environmentally conscious production in Denmark
- Unmatched performance
- Scientifically proven safety
Our Danish-made cookware represents the perfect balance of tradition and innovation. Our cast aluminum lines are made with a recycled aluminum core, something we’re proud to say we’ve been doing since the first day we started making cookware. Recycled aluminum creates less waste and requires significantly less energy to produce than extracting virgin aluminum from the earth, limiting our overall resource consumption significantly.
Making Informed Choices
Just as you wouldn't avoid all mushrooms because some varieties are dangerous, there's no reason to avoid all nonstick cookware because of misconceptions about PFAS chemicals. The key is making informed choices based on scientific facts rather than fear.
When you choose Scanpan, you're choosing cookware that has been engineered with both your health and cooking performance in mind. Our nonstick allows you to cook with less oil, clean with less effort, and enjoy perfect results time after time—all while maintaining the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility.
Because at Scanpan, we believe you shouldn't have to choose between performance, safety, and sustainability. You deserve all three.
