Tag: Cookware health

While concerns exist about nickel and chromium leaching from brand-new stainless steel cookware, studies show this effect diminishes significantly after the first few uses. The debate over what's healthier, stainless steel or cast iron, extends beyond initial leaching to consider maintenance, iron content, and food reactivity.

According to the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, cooking with a cast iron pan can significantly increase the iron content of food. But does this make a cast iron pan healthier than stainless steel, or are other factors more important for your well-being?

The FDA and WHO consider aluminum cookware safe for general use, but questions persist for many home cooks: Is it healthy to bake in aluminum pans? The science shows that while small amounts of aluminum can leach into food, the overall risks are minimal with proper use, especially with modern anodized pans.