Apex Hybrid Ceramic Nonstick Wok vs Essential Non-Stick Ceramic Wok: which is safer?
Le Creuset Essential Non-Stick Ceramic Wok is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.
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Apex Hybrid Ceramic Nonstick Wok
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
B 82/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 2
Material
Ceramic nonstick coating (hybrid thermolon)
Confidence
72%
PossibleCoating degradation and microleaching
PossibleAluminum leaching from substrate
Our pick
Le Creuset
Essential Non-Stick Ceramic Wok
PFAS grade
A 90/100
Overall grade
B 86/100
Verdict
Buy
Hazard flags
⚑ 1
Material
ceramic non-stick coating (ceramic-type)
Confidence
82%
PossibleCeramic coating degradation and adherence loss
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