Non-Stick Stir Fry Pan - 12 Wok-Inspired Pan - Free From Forever Chemicals - High-Sloped Walls - Stainless Steel Handles - Gray vs West Elm Caraway Cookware Plus Non-Stick Ceramic Stir Fry Pan: which is safer?
West Elm Caraway Cookware Plus Non-Stick Ceramic Stir Fry Pan is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Caraway
Non-Stick Stir Fry Pan - 12 Wok-Inspired Pan - Free From Forever Chemicals - High-Sloped Walls - Stainless Steel Handles - Gray
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
D 68/100
Verdict
Buy with care
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Ceramic non-stick coating over aluminum
Confidence
78%
PossibleAluminum leaching
LikelyCeramic coating degradation and durability
Our pick
Caraway
West Elm Caraway Cookware Plus Non-Stick Ceramic Stir Fry Pan
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
B 82/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Ceramic non-stick coating (proprietary blend)
Confidence
78%
PossibleCeramic coating degradation over time
PossibleProprietary coating composition undisclosed
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