Reason I suggested ceramic here was because as I understand from the use and care guides that come with Teflon pans that they cannot be used above a "medium" heat setting. Since the pan must get hotter than 500 F for this, and that, I understand, is above the temperature threshold for Teflon, thus the suggestion of ceramic which can take higher heats.

As far as non-stick, I do find that better-quality Teflon pans are more durable than ceramic–which to me was a huge disappointment–and I have them purely for cooking eggs an omelettes as I find them useful. However, I am a very environmentally conscious person so my choice in cookware is and always will be good-quality stainless, since that can be used for a lifetime.

Thank you again for the info you provided.

In repeated tests, cookware with DuPont™ Teflon® nonstick coatings proved to be more durable and continued to offer superior nonstick food release, outlasting “ceramic” coatings seven-to-one.

And, with Teflon® nonstick coatings, consumers can save money by less frequently replacing worn out ceramic cookware. Environmentally, this can also mean less discarded cookware and its packaging destined for landfills, as well as less energy used in cookware manufacture.

Consumers should be highly skeptical of marketing claims that suggest “ceramic” coatings are somehow “healthier,” “greener” or more “natural” than Teflon® nonstick coatings. Both Teflon® nonstick coatings and “ceramics” start from minerals that are used to create synthetic coatings.

Global regulatory agencies have affirmed that nonstick coatings made with PTFE are safe for their intended use in cookware. Teflon® nonstick coatings for cookware and bakeware are based on PTFE and are safe for their intended use.

For more information, please visit http://www2.dupont.com/Teflon/en_US/NIK/index.html

I appreciate your consideration of this comment. Cheers, Sara.

Paige
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