non-stick cookware?

Question

"...Consumer advocates argue that the coating found on non-stick cookware contains harmful chemicals that are released into the air when the cookware is heated above a certain temperature....."


"non-stick cookware " .......what does it mean ?

Answer 1

If you know the name Teflon, it's that.



Cookware = pots and pans used to cook with.



Non-stick = a surface applied to the pan which stops food from sticking when it cooked. Most popular in frying pans to stop fried eggs or omelettes from sticking. Usually dark in colour, a kind of charcoal black colour.

Answer 2

Cookware where food does not stick to the surface. The most common name brand is Teflon.



Scary stuff, huh?

Answer 3

Cookware that has a non-stick coating.



So you have a frying pan with a special coating on it that prevents food from sticking to it. It's referred to as being "non-stick cookware".