Sage Ceramic Non-Stick Square Grill Pan vs Bobby Flay 11" Cast Iron Square Grill Pan: which is safer?
GreenPan Bobby Flay 11" Cast Iron Square Grill Pan is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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Sage Ceramic Non-Stick Square Grill Pan
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
F 64/100
Verdict
Buy with care
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Ceramic non-stick coating on aluminum body
Confidence
78%
LikelyCoating degradation over time
PossibleAluminum leaching
PossibleThermal stress and crazing
Our pick
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Bobby Flay 11" Cast Iron Square Grill Pan
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
C 72/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 3
Material
Cast iron with thermolon coating
Confidence
72%
PossibleCoating degradation and leaching
PossibleThermal fume risk from coating
ReportedCeramic coating chipping hazard
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