Caraway · Roasting Pans
Caraway 16x13" Roasting Pan With Rack - Non-Stick Ceramic Coated Sage
Lower PFAS concern, ceramic coating with verified PFAS-free claim and third-party certification.
Caraway's ceramic-coated roasting pan is marketed and MADE SAFE certified as Teflon-type coating and PFAS-free. The brand has been transparent about avoiding Teflon-family coating in favor of ceramic non-stick.
Brand says: “Caraway explicitly markets cookware as PTFE-free and features ceramic non-stick coating. The brand has publicly committed to PFAS-free manufacturing.”
Material
Ceramic non-stick coating (Teflon-type coating-free, ceramic-based)
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
cookware is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
Third-party PFAS-free verification
Independently verified PFAS-free by a third party.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Caraway's roasting pan uses a ceramic-based non-stick coating formulated without Teflon-type coating (Teflon), PFOA, or other fluorinated compounds. The underlying pan is carbon steel or aluminum with an enamel-free ceramic topcoat, which eliminates the risk of lead or cadmium historically associated with glazed ceramic cookware. Ceramic non-stick coatings are inorganic and do not off-gas volatile organic compounds at normal cooking temperatures, making thermal degradation a lower concern than traditional polymer-based non-sticks.
The brand's record and disclosure
Caraway explicitly markets PFAS-free formulation and publishes ingredient transparency on its website, supporting its clean-cookware positioning. The brand has obtained third-party certifications (including Clean Label Project verification) and maintains no known FDA recalls or significant safety controversies in public records. Their disclosure practices are notably more detailed than mainstream cookware competitors, reflecting a commitment to ingredient transparency that consumers can independently verify.
How it compares in its category
Ceramic non-stick roasting pans occupy a premium tier between conventional non-stick (Teflon-type coating-based, higher degradation risk) and uncoated stainless steel (no coating safety concerns but requires more oil). Caraway's ceramic approach aligns with the growing category of Teflon-type coating-free alternative coatings; it competes favorably against cast iron (heavier, requires seasoning) and hard-anodized aluminum (coating durability questions). At this price point and material class, ceramic non-stick from transparent brands carries lower hazard load than budget non-sticks or vintage cookware with unknown coating origins.
If you buy it
Hand-wash only; ceramic coatings degrade faster in dishwashers and scratching compromises non-stick function and can expose the substrate. Avoid metal utensils and abrasive scrubbers; use silicone, wood, or plastic tools. Do not preheat empty above medium-high heat (ceramic coatings degrade in sustained high temps); the pan is rated for standard oven temperatures up to 500F. Replace when non-stick surface visibly chips or peels, as continued use of a degraded ceramic coating poses theoretical ingestion risk from coating particles.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Ceramic coating degradation and particle release
Ceramic non-stick coatings can chip or peel with mechanical stress or excessive heat, potentially releasing coating particles into food. This is a durability issue rather than a chemical toxicity issue, but proper care and prompt replacement of visibly damaged pans eliminates the risk.
Aluminum substrate leaching
If the ceramic coating is damaged or incomplete, the underlying aluminum substrate may contact acidic foods (tomatoes, citrus, vinegar) and leach trace aluminum. For intact coatings, this risk is minimal; damage or wear triggers replacement.
Lead or cadmium in substrate or coating
Caraway's published materials indicate no lead-bearing glazes or enamels; carbon steel or aluminum substrates are inherently lead-free. No recalls or test failures on record for this product line.
Teflon-type coating fume risk and thermal decomposition
Ceramic non-stick formulation explicitly excludes Teflon-type coating/Teflon and fluorinated compounds, eliminating the fume risk associated with conventional non-stick cookware at high temperatures. This is a primary safety advantage of this product class.
Off-gassing of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Inorganic ceramic coatings do not release VOCs during normal cooking. No published reports of odor, off-gassing, or air quality concerns from Caraway ceramic cookware at standard use temperatures.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 88% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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