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I bet you’re tired of food particles sticking to the sides and soffit of your cookware, you need nonstick cookware coated with Teflon. Washing dishes becomes the hardest chore when all your pots and pans are stained and glued with food particles. Teflon coated utensils are very useful in the kitchen because food does not stick to them. Besides, they do not absorb any smell, taste and strong odors. And also you can easily wipe them clean with a cloth after cooking.
What is Teflon?
Teflon is a synthetic polymer made of carbon, fluorine and chlorine which has been used to make non-stick cookware. It is glued to cookware to enhance its non-stick features. However, you can’t use metal utensils on Teflon coated cookware. To maintain the non-stick features of the cookware it is important to clean it with non-abrasive materials.
Advantages of Teflon covered cookware
It is non-stick and it is used to make utensils that are suitable for cooking in all weather conditions. It is also important to note that Teflon coated utensils are cheaper than the nonstick coated ones. I think they are better because they evenly distribute the heat. Besides, the cooking time on Teflon coated utensils is reduced by up to 50% and your food can be prepared in less time than it takes for the conventional cookware to warm up.
Is Teflon on cookware dangerous?
Not really. There is no evidence to suggest that Teflon is dangerous to human health but there have been some cases where people have contracted an allergic reaction when using Teflon coated utensils. This may be because Teflon coated utensils are so non-stick that there is a reduced chance for some food particles to adhere to the surface after cooking. It might also cause your cutlery and cookware to become discolored with food debris.
You have to however take care so as not be in the woods.
How to care for Teflon on Cookware
Cleaning is quick and easy when you use a paper towel or a cloth to wipe the cookware. To avoid discoloring, you have to clean it immediately after use and wash them with water. This way, you are sure they are clean and food particles will not stick to them.
Teflon utensils are very useful in the kitchen because food does not stick to them. Besides, they do not absorb any smell, taste and strong odors.