Reserve Ceramic Nonstick Roasting Pan with Rack vs Tefal, Les Specialistes 25×19 cm Rectangular Roaster: which is safer?
GreenPan Reserve Ceramic Nonstick Roasting Pan with Rack is the clear pick. Tefal, Les Specialistes 25×19 cm Rectangular Roaster carries a failing PFAS grade, and we never recommend buying a failing product.
Our pick
GreenPan
Reserve Ceramic Nonstick Roasting Pan with Rack
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyCeramic coating degradation over time
PossibleAluminum leaching from substrate
PossibleCoating adhesion variability and manufacturing consistency
T-fal
Tefal, Les Specialistes 25×19 cm Rectangular Roaster
PFAS grade
Overall grade
Verdict
Hazard flags
Material
Confidence
LikelyTeflon-type coating degradation and fume release
PossibleAluminum leaching into acidic foods
ReportedCoating wear and flaking over time
Where these two actually differ
- We flag Ceramic coating degradation over time, Aluminum leaching from substrate and Coating adhesion variability and manufacturing consistency on the GreenPan and not on the T-fal.
- We flag PTFE coating degradation and fume release, Aluminum leaching into acidic foods, Coating wear and flaking over time and Lack of temperature guidance and consumer awareness on the T-fal and not on the GreenPan.
- The GreenPan is Ceramic nonstick coating (Thermolon™) where the T-fal is PTFE nonstick coating on aluminum, which is most of the difference in these two grades.
- The gap is 65 points, wide enough that this is not a close call, and the GreenPan is the one to buy.
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