Ceramic vs. Teflon

Good food starts with good cookware. While most people value the quality of the ingredients, the way you prepare the food is just as important. Far from most people think about the coating when buying pots, pans, etc. They can easily look similar, but there are big differences in properties and quality. Despite the increasing interest in health, many people still buy cookware with Teflon coatings, which can be harmful to health and a problem for the environment. A healthy lifestyle is not just about a healthy diet, exercise, alcohol and smoking. It is also about choosing the right products for everyday use.

Why choose ceramic?

By choosing ceramic products, you are guaranteed the healthiest cooking. The ceramic coating is made of clay and does not contain PTFE and PFOA, which are the two best-known fluorine substances that can have negative effects on your health. Clay as a coating is incredibly robust, as the firing process of the material makes it hard and resistant to dents. There are no toxins in ceramic products. When preparing food in ceramic cookware, no toxins are released, unlike Teflon coatings. Therefore, if you want healthy cooking, it is recommended that you choose aluminum cookware that has a ceramic coating, as it is the most durable and resistant.

Teflon – Unhealthy for the body and the environment

Teflon coating is not the healthiest choice, as it contains the materials PTFE and PFOA, as mentioned earlier. These are both chemicals that are also used in the manufacture of food packaging such as microwave popcorn and paper bags, etc. The use of fluorine substances is discouraged, as the substances take a long time to break down and can therefore accumulate in the body and the environment. Temperatures of 250 degrees or more can release the unwanted fluorine substances into the food and the air. Therefore, it is important to avoid overheating the pan. The toxic substances are released in small quantities from the Teflon coating if you fry at high temperatures, which also affects the environment. If you fry the food at medium temperatures, it must be said right away that no toxic substances are released and can therefore be used without danger. But the question is, can you be satisfied with only frying at medium temperatures? It can really be difficult to comply, as you will always need to fry the food at high temperatures, which would be unfortunate with a Teflon coating.

The coating is not durable. 

The Teflon material is also not durable enough, as the material is quite soft and cannot withstand being scraped with metal utensils or sharp objects, as this can wear down the coating, resulting in Teflon flakes mixing with the food.
The use of wooden, silicone and nylon utensils is generally recommended – also for ceramic products, as it extends the lifespan of the cookware.

Dorsch cookware 

Dorsch offers, among other things, pots and pans made of cast aluminum with a 3-layer ceramic coating and non-stick surface that has the best non-stick properties. This means that the pan releases food more easily and that only minimal use of fats is needed when preparing the food. If the food already contains fats, there will be no need to use additional fat. In addition, they are incredibly easy to clean, as nothing sticks to the bottom thanks to the non-stick coating. The cookware has a very high temperature resistance, as the products can withstand up to 450°C and provide fast and even heating.
Dorsch combines the stylish and elegant look with the high quality.

It is entirely your choice.  

There is a wide selection on the market when it comes to buying cookware. It can therefore be a difficult choice. It is up to the individual person which decision is made, as not everyone can be the same about what we value most and prefer. Whatever you are into, you should not take the above for granted. When buying cookware, it is recommended that you give yourself some careful consideration and that you do not get stuck in fixed routines. Teflon has been the most used coating material and as humans we can tend to stick to what we know and are comfortable with. Technology is developing rapidly and it is important to bring this technology into the kitchen, as it brings great progress. If you would perhaps like to live healthier, it would be an advantage to think about the above, because it does not take much to make healthier choices for your own health and the environment. Remember that you and your family deserve the best.