Our Place · Griddle Pans
Our Place 20.9" Ceramic Nonstick Stovetop & Oven Pan
Lower-concern choice; ceramic nonstick typically avoids PFAS, though third-party verification would strengthen confidence.
Our Place's 20.9" pan uses ceramic nonstick coating and the brand claims PFAS-free formulation. Ceramic coatings are generally regarded as a safer alternative to Teflon-type coating/Teflon-family coating systems.
Brand says: “Our Place markets this as 'ceramic nonstick' and states the cookware is PFAS-free.”
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Ceramic nonstick coating on aluminum core
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.
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states the product is PFAS-free (self-declared).
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
Our Place's 20.9-inch griddle uses a ceramic nonstick coating bonded to an aluminum core, a material pairing designed to eliminate PFAS-based Teflon-family coating like Teflon-type coating. Ceramic coatings are inorganic (mineral-based) and do not emit the fumes associated with overheated Teflon-type coating cookware. The aluminum substrate is a thermal conductor but does leach small amounts of metal into acidic foods; ceramic coating acts as a barrier when intact. Over time, ceramic chips or wears, exposing aluminum and reducing nonstick performance.
The brand's record and disclosure
Our Place has publicly marketed this line as PFAS-free and positions ceramic nonstick as a safer alternative to traditional nonstick. The company does not appear to have faced major product recalls or safety controversies related to this griddle in public databases. Third-party certifications (NSF, GREENGUARD) are not visible for this specific product, so claims rest on brand assertion rather than independent verification. Our Place has built consumer trust in the direct-to-consumer cookware space, but transparency around coating composition and durability testing remains limited.
How it compares in its category
Ceramic nonstick griddles occupy a middle ground: safer than Teflon-type coating-based nonstick on PFAS grounds, but ceramic coatings degrade faster and are less forgiving of metal utensils than traditional Teflon-type coating. Cast iron and stainless steel griddles have no coating risk but require seasoning or offer less nonstick function. Aluminum core cookware is standard in this price and convenience tier; the ceramic barrier reduces but does not eliminate leaching risk. Our Place's 20.9-inch size and stovetop and oven versatility are typical for premium direct-to-consumer ceramic nonstick.
If you buy it
Use silicone, wood, or plastic utensils only; metal contact will accelerate ceramic wear and expose aluminum. Do not preheat empty or at high heat; ceramic coatings are durable but not indestructible. Hand wash is recommended to extend coating life, as dishwashers and abrasive scouring will chip the surface faster. Replace the pan if coating flakes visibly; once breached, aluminum and coating fragments may migrate into food. Avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods (vinegar, tomato, citrus) to minimize leaching.
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.”
Aluminum leaching
Ceramic coating acts as a barrier, but once chipped or worn, exposed aluminum can leach into acidic foods. Risk is low with intact coating and non-acidic use, but occurs over months to years of normal wear.
Ceramic coating degradation and microparticles
Ceramic nonstick coatings chip and flake more readily than Teflon-type coating under metal utensil contact or thermal stress. Ingestion of small ceramic fragments is possible if coating damage is not noticed; extent of harm from trace amounts is not well-characterized.
Ceramic coating composition transparency
Ceramic coatings vary in binder and additive chemistry; Our Place has not publicly disclosed specific pigments, binders, or heavy metal content in coatings. Third-party analysis is absent from public records.
Teflon-type coating fume risk
Ceramic nonstick does not use Teflon-type coating or Teflon-family coating, eliminating the overheating fume hazard associated with traditional nonstick. No fume risk is established or likely for this product class.
Lead or cadmium in glaze or enamel
No recalls or safety advisories for lead or cadmium contamination in Our Place ceramic cookware are on record. Modern ceramic coatings for cookware typically do not use lead or cadmium pigments, though independent verification is absent.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 78% 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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