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1. What is PTFE?
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Polytetrafluoroethylene is widely used to impart non-stick properties to cookware coatings because of its low coefficient of friction. Its temperature stability is up to 260°C when used for food-contact applications.
ThermolonTM non-stick coating is PTFE-Free.
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2. What is PFOA?
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Perfluorooctanoic acid, sometimes referred to as "C8", is used as a processing aid in the manufacture of PTFE dispersions and other fluoropolymers. It is very persistent in the environment and is very slow to be eliminated from the human body. Currently there is concern because PFOA can now be detected in the blood stream of most Americans, but the mechanism by which it enters the body is not understood.
There is growing evidence that PFOA should be considered as likely carcinogen.
There is no PFOA in GreenPanTM cookware. There is no PFOA used to manufacture the ThermolonTM non-stick coatings.
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3. What is ThermolonTM?
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ThermolonTM is the non-stick coating which is used on GreenPanTM cookware.
ThermolonTM is a hybrid polymer nano-composite non-stick technology.
It is a non-stick coating that is absolutely PTFE-free.
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4. Up to how many degrees is ThermolonTM non-stick safe?
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ThermolonTM non-stick is high-heat resistant - up to 850°F/ 450°C.
So no worries anymore about overheating your pan.
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5. Is it true that the best frying result are with a plain (without non-stick) frypan?
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Some dishes require a very hot frypan to get a perfectly browned surface. With PTFE non-stick, you are not supposed to overheat your pan, so you can not allow your pan to become very hot.
With the ThermolonTM surface this is not a problem anymore as you can allow your pan to become very hot - in fact you would find it very hard to overheat it.
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6. Is it possible to store food in the refridgerator in GreenPanTM non-stick cookware?
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Yes no problem at all. Especially with our ThermolonTM non-stick surface, it will give no reaction of any kind with the food.
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7. Is the GreenPanTM cookware dishwasher safe?
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ThermolonTM non-stick can be put in the dishwasher without any problem.
Because of the material used, it could be that the cookware itself can not be put in the dishwasher, so we always advise you to read the 'care and use' instructions of your cookware.
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8. Can I use metal utensils for cooking or frying in my non-stick pan?
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You can use metal utensils like spoons or whisks. The use of knives and forks is not recommended, because you can damage your surface when cutting your food.
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9. Is it unhealthy to cook or fry in GreenPanTM non-stick cookware?
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ThermolonTM is completely free of PTFE and PFOA. It's perfectly safe to cook on this surface.
The surface is extremely durable and can not peel off by overheating.
Moreover it can not be overheated, and it does not release any kind of toxic fumes.
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10. Do I need to use oil or butter for cooking or frying in my non-stick pan?
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With non-stick cookware, you may want to use oil or fat for added crispness, colour or flavour.
It is not necessary to use cooking oil for easy food release.
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11. What do you mean by seasoning the cookware?
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Seasoning means to coat the cookware with a little oil. Before the first use it's recommended to season your non-stick layer.
This process should be repeated if you use a dishwasher.
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12. How can I recognize GreenPanTM cookware?
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GreenPanTM cookware can always be recognized by the typical gray non-stick interior coating colour in combination with the GreenPan™ logo on the base of the cookware.
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13. Why do we call GreenPanTM cookware friendly for the environment?
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In comparison with ThermolonTM non-stick, PTFE coatings are double inefficient in their energy demand in the curing oven.
Halving the curing energy per pan by using ThermolonTM non-stick coatings reduces the amount of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) that is generated.
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