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Our Place Ceramic Nonstick Always Pan 10.5"
Named ceramic non-stick coating, with a brand PFAS statement we have not verified.
Our Place says its ceramic non-stick coating is made without PFAS, including Teflon-type coating and PFOA. We record that as an unverified brand claim. Its record describes a non-stick coating of unstated type, which is still counted.
Brand says: “Our Place says its ceramic non-stick coating is made without PFAS, including PTFE and PFOA.”
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Material
Ceramic nonstick coating (unspecified formula)
Brand disclosure
Brand claims PFAS-free
Lab data
No public lab test
Is Our Place Ceramic Nonstick Always Pan non-toxic? What it is made of
The Always Pan uses a ceramic nonstick coating applied to what appears to be a hard-anodized aluminum or steel base, though Our Place does not publicly disclose the exact substrate or ceramic formula. Ceramic coatings are inorganic (silicon oxide-based) rather than Teflon-family coating, which eliminates the Teflon-type coating/PFOA concerns of traditional Teflon. The tradeoff is that ceramic coatings are typically less durable and more prone to chipping or wear over time, which can expose the underlying metal.
What’s concerning
Disclosed non-fluorinated coating
Coating is named and the brand states it is made without PFAS.
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
Coating degradation and substrate exposure
Ceramic coatings are inherently fragile and chip or peel with use. Once compromised, an aluminum substrate (if present) may leach small amounts of aluminum into food, though health risk from this route remains debated at typical kitchen exposure levels.
Aluminum leaching from base metal
Our Place has not publicly confirmed the exact base material (aluminum vs. steel vs. hybrid). If aluminum, an intact coating provides a barrier, but acid foods (tomatoes, citrus) and repeated heating can increase leaching over time, especially as the coating ages.
Ceramic particulate shedding into food
Microscopic ceramic flaking is not the same as coating peeling but can occur with mechanical wear. Once chips or visible flakes appear, discard the pan. Ingestion of small ceramic fragments poses low acute risk but represents loss of the coating's protective function.
What’s reassuring
Brand-stated PFAS-free
The brand states this product is PFAS-free. We have not verified the claim.
Teflon-type coating/PFOA fume inhalation
Ceramic coatings do not contain Teflon-type coating or PFOA, eliminating the risk of toxic fumes at normal or even moderately elevated temperatures. This is a key advantage over traditional Teflon cookware.
Lead
No safety reports or recalls for lead/cadmium contamination in this product have been identified. Standard US cookware safety standards apply, though Our Place does not publish independent test results for heavy metals.
Source, ATSDR ↗The full breakdown
The brand's record and disclosure
Our Place explicitly markets this pan as PFAS-free and has not faced major public recalls or safety violations on record as of available reporting. The brand is relatively transparent about avoiding fluorinated nonstick chemistry but does not publish detailed third-party test results or ingredient specifications for the ceramic coating formula itself. This is consistent with industry practice for cookware, though more detailed disclosure would strengthen consumer confidence.
How it compares in its category
Ceramic nonstick pans occupy a middle ground, lower PFAS concern than traditional Teflon but shorter lifespan and less nonstick performance. The Always Pan's premium price positions it above budget ceramic alternatives but in line with other branded ceramic cookware. Unlike cast iron or stainless steel, ceramic coatings require gentler handling and will degrade, making replacement a planned expense rather than a one-time purchase.
If you buy it
Hand wash only and avoid abrasive scrubbers or metal utensils to extend coating life. Do not exceed moderate heat (typically 350-400F for ceramic; always check your manual) to prevent coating degradation and potential flaking. Monitor the coating visually over time and retire the pan if large chips or peeling occur, as the exposed substrate may leach if it is aluminum. Store with soft separators between pans to prevent scratching during stacking.
What we don’t know
- Basis
- Model estimate, 45% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Our Place has made a specific claim
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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