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(More customer reviews)I bought this set after the recent issues with Teflon. I did my research on all non-Teflon items and decided upon iron cast pans as the Aluminum pans do give off some aluminum into the food and may (key word here is may) contribute to Alzheimer's (according to some), and the Stainless steel gives off chromium and nickel into the foods, both of which I am allergic too. Pure copper with no aluminum is extremely expensive; a good set of a few items are $600+. There are also ceramic glass pots and pants made by Corning/Pyrex called Visionware (also known as Visions) that can be found on eBay (and a few are left here on Amazon) as they are no longer in production. Finally, there are also items made of ceramics and clay that should be safe alternatives
The items have been great so far, however, you will really want to do some research in google (or any other search engine) on how to care for them as there are some things that you really shouldn't do such as rinse a very hot pan in cold water (it will crack or break) etc. In addition, you will also want to so some research on how to "season" them which makes them very close to being non-stick (you basically smear them with an oil than can take high temperatures and "bake" the pans for an hour at 350 degrees Fahrenheit). I did this and I just made eggs from eggbeaters without any oil which always used to stick in my nonstick Teflon pan, but very little stuck in my seasoned cast iron pan.
The downsides are that the handle can get hot when it is left on the stove for long period of time and that you cannot stick the pan into the dishwasher (and I tried....it will come out a little bit rustier-but the little rust does come off very easily). The sizes are also a little bit on the smaller side for me. So I think I will buy one more in a larger size.
The upsides are price, no chemicals (except for some iron) in your food, easy to care for, and very non stick when seasoned. This is a great starter set.
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Cast-iron cookware uniformly conducts and holds heat, enabling even cooking at low and high temperatures. Cast iron is suitable for most types of food preparation and works on any type of stove, including induction. The Universal Natural 3 Piece Cast Iron Skillet Set includes a 6-1/2", 8-1/2" and a 10-1/2" skillet. The pans require seasoning prior to first use. Re-seasoning is also required periodically to prevent oxidation and retain the natural non-stick properties of the pan. Wash with soap and warm water. Dry thoroughly. Universal cast-iron cookware will last a lifetime when properly cared for. Diameters: 6-1/2", 8-1/2", 10-1/2"
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