A: Our Staub products are free of lead, cadmium, and other harmful materials and are Prop 65 compliant.
The Best Deals on Non-Toxic Cookware, at a Glance:
Another Great Dutch Oven: Staub Cast Iron Dutch Oven 4-Quart Round Cocotte. A Durable Cast Iron Skillet: Lodge 10.25-Inch Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet.
All Staub enamel cookware is PTFE, PFOA, Lead, and Cadmium free.
The stainless steel Dutch oven by ZWILLING is another great option that is 100% non-toxic. It's made with a naturally non-stick ceramic coating that is free of heavy metals, PFAS, and more! If you prefer enameled cast iron pieces, check out those sold by Staub.
At STAUB, we use a state-of-the-art matte black enamel that is particularly scratch-resistant.
So the choice between Staub and Le Creuset really comes down to personal preference around look and feel. While in our product tests we prefer Le Creuset due to its slightly lighter weight and beginner-friendly light interior, we still recommend Staub as a high-quality Dutch oven.
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.
Le Creuset Round Frying Pan in Enameled Cast Iron
Cast iron is 'toxic-free' because it is a natural metal that does not react with food. When you cook food in a cast iron pan, there are basically no harmful chemicals released that could end up in your food.
Final Verdict. Our top choice is the Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven because everyday cooks can still enjoy a highly functional, versatile pot; plus, it's easy to clean. If you're looking for a future heirloom, we love the Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron 5.5-Quart Round Dutch Oven.
Your STAUB cast iron product can be used with the following heat sources: ovens, electric, gas, radiant, induction and halogen.
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.
A: Our Staub products are free of lead, cadmium, and other harmful materials and are Prop 65 compliant.
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.
In an enamel-coated Dutch oven, prolonged cooking with acidic ingredients may discolor the interior coating but doesn't erode it. The bottom line is, if using a seasoned cast iron Dutch oven with highly acidic foods, ensure the pot is well seasoned and limit cooking to short periods.
Dutch oven in English doesn't simply mean farting. It means farting under the bedclothes and then pulling the bedclothes over your partners head so they get the full 'benefit' of the stink. It is so described as the action is like sticking someone's head in an oven.
Dutch ovens can be made of various types of metal or ceramic and they can be enamel-coated or uncoated.
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!
The TNS Pro line contains PFAS for the nonstick surface.
“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.
“Glass, like Pyrex cookware, is a safe option,” Perko said. “Cast iron is a safe option if NOT frying or using high-temperature cooking. If you have or can use or purchase stainless steel pots and pans, they are healthier choices for long-term/lifetime use.”
Some people are concerned about lead content in Dutch ovens. However, the enamel used in modern Dutch ovens is lead-free, per Federal Drug Administration (FDA) safety standards.
Our products are safe, and compliant with with all applicable federal and state safety regulations. We are proud to be able to offer our customers a variety of cookware materials to choose from, including stainless steel and nonstick ceramic.