Thermolon™ is GreenPan's ceramic nonstick coating, and is PFAS- and plastic-free. You won't find PTFE, PFOA, lead or cadmium in our coating either.
Reviewers on Amazon have warned wear and tear on GreenPan's cookware can build up quickly if you don't clean it with care. Ceramic cookware is prone to chipping and scratching, which is why the brand recommends cooking with silicone utensils over harsh metal spatulas or tongs.
In 2019, a lawsuit was brought against GreenPan claiming false advertising and concluded with no findings of liability by the company. The case was dismissed. What we said about our products is true. Thermolon coating is free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium.
GreenPan frypans lack harmful chemicals and toxins such as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), also known as forever chemicals, as well as PFOA, lead, and cadmium. GreenPan products came onto the culinary scene in 2007, boasting a reimagined and healthier ceramic nonstick coating.
We've cut out the toxins—PFAS, PFOA, Lead, and Cadmium—so you can cook without worry. IS YOUR COATING PTFE? No, PTFE is a PFAS, and we do not use any PFAS including PTFE or PFOA in our coatings.
“The most nontoxic cookware that you can buy is stainless steel, cast iron or carbon steel; things that don't have a coating on them,” says Alexis Pisciotta, culinary purchasing and events manager and cookware consultant for Food Network.
"Everything slides out and releases like a breeze and I don't have to worry about any toxic chemicals in my food since the ceramic nonstick is PFAS-free."
Be Careful with olive oil
Please remember that olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, butter and oil sprays quickly start to smoke and burn when the pan is hot. This causes carbonization of the pan, which can damage the non-stick layer.
It is often the case that the Bakelite handle of the pan has been exposed to extreme heat (if the pan has not been placed on the hob correctly). Exposing the Bakelite handle to such extreme heat will cause the smell and possibly even some burning of the handle.
Avoid all oils in spray form, as the tiny particulates will heat up quickly and burn, creating a layer of carbonization on your pan.
Overheating + oils= carbonization (a.k.a. those little spots that cause your food to stick to the pan). But don't worry! You can use a melamine sponge (e.g. our Restore Sponge) to wipe them away.
MAKING EVERY MEAL A LITTLE HEALTHIER
And our process doesn't introduce PFAS-chemicals. That's why our coating won't release toxins - we took them out of the recipe.
The best one for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences. If you value eco-friendliness and quick, even heating, the Scanpan set might be the best choice for you. If you value aesthetics and easy cleaning, the GreenPan set might be a better fit. Either way, you can't go wrong with either of these sets.
A melamine sponge (such as the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser) will do the trick. Use light pressure and warm water with your melamine sponge to remove the carbonized layer of fat and your Green Pan™ will start cooking (and stop sticking) like new!
TL;DR: With about the same lifespan (2-5 years) as other high-quality nonstick cookware, GreenPan uses a “healthy ceramic nonstick” coating (Thermolon) that is PTFE, PFAS, Cadmium, and PFOA free, giving chefs the peace of mind that their nonstick cookware is safe to use.
At GreenPan, we're incredibly proud that our extensive range of traditional cookware and electrical cooking appliances never contain PFAS chemicals. We developed a revolutionary healthy ceramic coating called Thermolon TM that delivers all the ease and convenience of non-stick cooking with none of the toxic nasties.
The short answer, No!
The most notable difference between Caraway and GreenPan is that the former is not dishwasher safe, while the latter is. But truthfully, these pans are so easy to clean thanks to their nonstick coating that hand-washing may actually be easier than putting them in the dishwasher!
Here's how you can deep clean: For the interior: Fill the pan halfway with water and bring it to a near boil for about 2 minutes. Pour out the water and place the pan on a sturdy surface such as a wooden cutting board. Carefully use a restoring sponge (melamine) on the warm surface. This should do the trick.
We are transparent with our manufacturing and our products are healthy to use. This is also why we own our factories, whereas many brands outsource the production of their cookware. It has been proven that GreenPan products don't contain toxins such as aluminum oxide and are free of PFAS.
In 2007, GreenPan developed its first pans with a Thermolon™ ceramic non-stick coating. It is made from a sand derivative and is completely PFAS-free.
Ceramic-coated cookware uses a safer, sand-based material that's manufactured without PFAS (a class of harmful synthetic chemicals known as C8, or Teflon.) These safe ceramic coatings are able to resist heat, grease, and water just like its toxic predecessor, but without the harmful health effects.
From his restaurants to his Emmys, Bobby Flay has an illustrious cooking career. While he's released pots and pans in the past, over the last few years, Flay has given his seal of approval to cookware from one of our favorite brands, GreenPan.
Both use the Thermolon technology, which is heat resistant to high temperatures and conducts heat better than other non-stick coatings. This means that even with high heat, no toxic fumes will be released, plus the ceramic coating will not peel off.