Sage Ceramic Non-Stick Square Griddle Pan vs 10.5 Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan: which is safer?
Caraway Sage Ceramic Non-Stick Square Griddle Pan is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
Our pick
Caraway
Sage Ceramic Non-Stick Square Griddle Pan
PFAS grade
A 100/100
Overall grade
A 92/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Ceramic non-stick coating (proprietary, PFOA/Teflon-type coating-free)
Confidence
82%
PossibleCeramic coating degradation and chipping
PossibleVOC or off-gassing from coating application
Lodge
10.5 Inch Square Cast Iron Grill Pan
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
C 78/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Cast iron, seasoned with oil
Confidence
92%
PossibleIron leaching (iron overload risk)
PossibleCoating degradation and bare metal exposure
PossibleMicrobial growth if stored wet
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