Today they use PTFE for Teflon coatings, another man-made chemical. Although it’s officially considered to be safe, it too is being researched for links to the same diseases as PFOA. The surface has several scratches, and eggs no longer slide around and release as easily as they did initially. Since its base and body are made of aluminum, GreenPan cookware pieces are excellent conductors of heat, just like Caraway’s.

Oven heat should never exceed 550 F. But, honestly, who's cooking at such high heat in a home kitchen anyway? Ditch the cooking sprays. Cooking sprays can damage the ceramic coating. Instead, use a little bit of fat such as olive oil or butter in the pan. Not the best option for browning or searing because of the slippery surface (opt for cast iron, carbon steel, or stainless steel instead)

Ceramic pans hold heat more efficiently than traditional ones, so use yours on low to medium heat when cooking. There are no signs of wear and tear except for minor staining on the bottom of the pan where it touches the burner. There's a bit of a learning curve when it comes to using Caraway pots and pans. If you're accustomed to using high heat, you'll need to adjust to medium and low temperatures. It's good for people who don't have a lot of time to scrub pots and pans since the clean-up is so easy. And it's worth it if you're willing (and able) to treat the pans gently. But you probably can make do with a single pan rather than a full set. At very high temperatures PTFE can also release fumes and toxic chemicals into the air. When this happens they can cause an illness known as ‘polymer fever’.

GreenPan offers a greater variety of options as it has a large number cookware sets to choose from. So if you’re very particular about the cookware pieces that you want, or you like to have variety, GreenPan could be the better option for you. Yes, you can buy individual pans. However, you can save 14% by buying the entire Caraway Cookware set. Will Caraway Cookware warp? It’s unlikely for Caraway Cookware to warp, but it’s still possible if you expose it to sudden changes in temperature. Placing an extremely hot pan in a sink with very cold water can cause warping. What types of utensils can I use with Caraway Cookware?Some models are dishwasher safe. However, GreenPan doesn’t recommend dishwashing the pieces because it may wear out the cookware surfaces over the years. While the lids are not transparent, you can still get a feel for how far along you are with your cooking. Box Clever put a discrete vent on the lids to allow steam to escape from the pans as the food cooks. Both brands are well-known for their claims of keeping neurotoxins and carcinogenic chemicals out of your meals.

The verdict? For a fraction of the price of a high-end brand like Calphalon, you can get excellent heat distribution with Caraway.There are two types of ceramic cookware: 100% ceramic and ceramic coated. Caraway cookware is ceramic coated, meaning it has a metal (in this case, aluminum) core. Ceramic cookware is made from naturally occurring minerals such as clay minerals and quartz sand. The lifespan of your Caraway cookware set depends on how well you take care of it. It can last about five years or more. When should you replace your cookware? However, in 2021 Caraway became available at Crate and Barrel, West Elm, and several other retailers. The interior is light gray, making it easy to see what you’re cooking or when browning in the pan. Pan Exterior Jump to What is it? | How is it different? | Cooking with Ceramic Pans | Good | Bad | Cleaning | Tips | Bottom Line | Common Questions What is Caraway cookware?