You’re still using your beloved, scratched nonstick pan.
Eggscook seamlesslywithout sticking to the pan,grilled cheesebrowns so nicely, andpancakesare a snap.
But unfortunately, amazing nonstick pans dont stay perfect forever and sometimes get scratched.
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Its not clear how safe this nonstick cookware isparticularly once it gets a scratch or chip.
Is it safe to keep using nonstick pans once theyve been scratched?
Heres what the experts say.
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One common PFAS is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) which is found in the popular brand name Teflon.
2 Potential Risks of Cooking With Nonstick Pans
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Thats why nonstick pans sometimes say they shouldnt be heated past 500F.
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A2022 studyfound that scratched pans coated with these chemicals release thousands to millions of microplastics and nanoplastics.
You should avoid using any scratched or dented nonstick pan to avoid exposure to potentially toxic chemicals.
It can be very difficult for consumers to understand which pans have forever chemical coatings, says Pelch.
Pelch suggests cast iron, stainless steel, and carbon steel.
I cook eggs most mornings in a cast iron skillet.
And, as long as I pre-heat it properly, I have very few issues with eggs sticking.
Even my 10-year-old is capable of cooking eggs in our cast iron!
You have to approach cooking differently than you do with nonstick pans.
With cast iron or steel, the key is to preheat the pan thoroughly.
Linsenmeyer, however, keeps nonstick pans in her kitchen and uses them regularly.
When my nonstick pans get scratched, I replace them with a new set.
They are a staple in my cookware that I can’t live without!
