Why use PFOA-free utensils?
What is PFOA? PFOA scientifically called Perfluorooctanoic Acid: chemical compound that works as an excellent heat diffuser and food lubricant, making
Why use PFOA-free utensils?
David Zamorano
What is PFOA?
PFOA scientifically called Perfluorooctanoic Acid: chemical compound that works as an excellent heat diffuser and food lubricant, making it possible for food not to stick to the utensil in which we cook.
Before being banned by the WHO in 2017, this chemical compound was present in all kitchen utensils.
What is the good thing about not having it present in the kitchen?
In addition to the risks that this compound causes to our physical and immediate health, it was also found that it emits toxic gases that end up in the environment, gradually increasing the risks of health and quality of life in humanity.
How to make sure a utensil is PFOA free?
- Discard any nonstick cookware you purchased prior to 2017.
- Verify that your utensils have been manufactured after 2017
- Never buy second hand kitchen utensils.
- Verify that your nonstick cookware comes from an established and trusted brand.
- Be sure to buy brands that are guaranteed to be PFOA-free.
- Contact the manufacturer to confirm that their cookware is indeed PFOA-free.
IMPORTANT!
People often confuse PTFE with PFOA.
PTFE is a polymer scientifically called Polytetrafluoroethylene, better known as Teflon. This is a noble and very common material in the kitchen, if any of your utensils has it, you have nothing to worry about, it is completely normal and, for the moment, no harm to health or the environment has been proven. emissions environment.
While PFOA is only a chemical compound that was added to the common manufacture of PFTE (Teflon).
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