The enamel coating is non-reactive. This means that you can cook a variety of dishes without worrying about metal leaching into food.
Staub Cast Iron Cocotte Made in France
A: Our Staub products are free of lead, cadmium, and other harmful materials and are Prop 65 compliant.
For those seeking to reduce iron in their diet, enameled cast iron limits the leaching of dietary iron into food. However, some of the benefits of bare cast iron, such as the ability to withstand searing heat and resist sticking, are lost through enameling.
At STAUB, we use a state-of-the-art matte black enamel that is particularly scratch-resistant.
The Staub cocottes feature a matte black enamel interior in contrast to Le Creuset's glossy off-white.
Healthy Cooking: Staub's enamel coating is non-toxic and non-reactive, so it won't leach harmful chemicals into your food. Enamelled cast iron also helps maintain the nutritional value and full aromas of every ingredient so your food is delicious and healthy.
Staub's heavy duty cast iron non-toxic cookware is free of lead, cadmium & PFOAs. These incredible cookware pieces don't need to be seasoned before use, and they are naturally pretty stick-resistant (no, really!
All Staub enamel cookware is PTFE, PFOA, Lead, and Cadmium free.
One concern with enameled cast iron is the potential presence of lead or cadmium in the enamel coating. These toxic metals can pose health risks if they leach into food.
ceramic is among the safest material for pans
From dishes, to glasses, bakeware and cookware, ceramic bakeware is our pick for the best cookware material for health thanks to its non-reactive nature and resistance to high temperatures and acidic foods. Plus it's so pretty!
Just like with traditional cast iron cookware, you should replace enameled cast iron cookware if any cracks appear. Enameled cookware is more likely to crack than traditional enamel from sudden temperature changes.
Not for High-Heat Dry Cooking
The best way to preserve the enamel is to heat your cookware with oil or liquid. Dry heat—like when making bread in a Dutch oven, or searing ingredients without oil—can damage the enamel over time. Excessive high heat can also cause damage.
Only cookware made of the highest quality materials according to the principles of traditional craftsmanship is good enough for preparing these culinary masterpieces. This is why France is also the home of outstanding cookware - the home of STAUB.
Why Is Staub So Expensive? Handmade in northeastern France, each Staub Dutch oven undergoes a lengthy, multi-step process with a variety of quality-control checks along the way. (Fun fact: Le Creuset's cast iron Dutch ovens are also made in France!)
Le Creuset is committed to product quality and safety, regularly conducting internal and reputable third-party laboratory evaluations. For nearly 100 years, our products have been consistently safe to use and comply with all federal safety regulations established by the Food & Drug Administration.
“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.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including chromium (hexavalent compounds), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
The superior ceramic non-stick coating is made without PFAS, and is applied to the interior, exterior and rim of every pot and pan for easy food release and cleaning.
The enamel coating on our cast iron pieces is a big part of what makes STAUB pieces so beloved. Take a peek inside our French factory and learn a bit more about the benefits of STAUB enameled cast iron cookware. #madeinStaub.
For more than half a century, French cookware brand Staub has been the choice of top chefs battling it out for dominance in the culinary world.
What is the difference between a GRED A and a GRED B? All item is manually inspected and only pieces which pass the highest standards are classified as First-GRED A quality. An item is classified as a Seconds-GRED B where there is a marginal fault to the finish, the decoration or the shape.
When it comes to clean, non-toxic cookware (see our guide here), enameled cast iron is boss. Naturally nonstick and made to last a lifetime, these Dutch ovens and cocottes are an essential for any home chef.
Staub Cast Iron 11-inch Traditional Skillet: If anything comes close to a Dutch oven in versatility, it's a skillet. Staub's enameled skillet is easy to clean, oven-safe, and works on induction cooktops.
This surface is safe to use for food preparation and is FDA approved. PTFE compounds only begin to break down under excessive overheating, so when used correctly and under normal cooking conditions this ingredient is environmentally inert and completely safe for use.