What material/metal is typically used under the layer of coating in 'ceramic' frying pans?
I am looking at different ceramic frying pans, e.g. this lagostina one, but from reading the product description it is really hard to figure out what metal is the main body of the pan made of. For health reasons, I'm hoping to find one that uses steel rather than aluminum, but the manufacturers seem reluctant to explain it. Is there a general recommendation for how to find a ceramic pan that uses safe metals?
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There is no material which is "typically" used. The ceramic coating works on different bases, and I have seen both aluminum pans and steel pans with it. There are probably other types too.
If the manufacturer won't tell you what a given pan is made of, there is no way for anybody else to tell.
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Ceramic-coated cookware is usually marked just as “ceramic” or “non-stickWhat is the coating on ceramic pans?
Most ceramic coatings are actually \u201cSol-gel\u201d coatings consisting of silica (sand) and other inorganic chemicals. This is the preferred method of applying ceramic coatings to cookware to make them less- or non-stick. Sol-gel is typically sprayed onto the metal substrate and then fired at a very high temperature.Why is the bottom of a frying pan made of metal?
The frying pan is made up of metals like aluminium or stainless steel as these metals are good conductor of heat.Are ceramic pans coated?
Ceramic cookware is metal cookware that's been finished in a ceramic coating. This coating is what makes these pans stand apart from their stainless steel, aluminum and other nonstick cousins. The ceramic finish on these pans is free of PTFE and PFO (commonly called Teflon) as well as heavy metals.Are ceramic fry pans safe?
Ceramic is great as it's completely inert\u2014meaning it won't leach any harmful toxins. Ceramic pans are generally free of heavy metals, polymers, coatings, and dyes, plus, they're dishwasher safe!A Guide to Metal Coatings
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If the manufacturer uses the metal in the description or marketing material, that's the best way to tell. Enameled cast iron comes to mind.
Why, though, are you worried about the metal under the 'ceramic'? The enameled cooking surface should be nonporous, so the underlying metal won't ever contact the food unless the surface is damaged, in which case you would probably want to discard the cookware regardless or the underlying metal. I'd be more worried about the material used in the enamel than the metal underneath when considering the safety/health risks of enameled cookware.
Answer 3
Use a magnet to check if it is iron or steel.
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