FICTION:
"There are too many do's and don'ts with non-stick pans. They're
more trouble than a regular pan."
FACT: Non-sticks were specifically designed to save time and trouble
in the kitchen. Just by following a few simple guidelines, anyone
will find cooking and cleanup much easier with DuPont non-sticks.
See Cookware Care Q&A's for more info.
FICTION:
"Non-sticks should never go in the dishwasher."
FACT: That's a lot of non-stick nonsense. Dishwasher cleaning
is perfectly safe for all DuPont non-sticks. However, you should
always check the manufacturer's care instructions to make sure
the pan itself is dishwasher safe.
FICTION:
"You can't store food in the refrigerator in a non-stick pan."
FACT: Oh yes you can, with no problems whatsoever.
FICTION:
"Non-stick pans are not for serious cooks or chefs."
FACT: Major advancements in non-stick technology over the past
ten years have elevated non-sticks to the performance caliber
required by serious cooks and professional chefs. You'll find
DuPont non-sticks on professional-quality pans, including stainless
steel and hard-anodized aluminum. Premium non-sticks such as DuPont
Autograph® are tailored specifically for the cookware they
have been applied to and are durable enough to withstand intense
use.
FICTION:
"Some cooking techniques, like deglazing, just don't work in a
non-stick pan."
FACT: There is gourmet cookware now available that features textured
bottoms with super-durable non-sticks. These pans have either
pockets or grooves that hold food residue created by the browning
process, which can then be used to deglaze. This is a perfect
example of how non-sticks are meeting the needs of even today's
most serious cooks.
FICTION:
"If a pan has a textured bottom, food can get stuck in the pattern."
FACT: You're never stuck when you buy a DuPont non-stick. The
superior food release is in no way diminished by these textured
surfaces. In fact, these pans can actually extend the performance
of a non-stick coating, by minimizing the contact between surface
and utensils. Non-stick pans with textured bottoms should be treated
like any other non-stick pan, and will provide many years of great
performance and easy clean-up.
FICTION:
"High heat will damage the pan's non-stick finish."
FACT: Low to medium-high heat is recommended for cookware with
non-stick surfaces but on occasion, when you need to cook with
temperatures up to 500°F, you can without damaging the finish.
After all, if we couldn't stand the heat, we wouldn't be in the
kitchen!
FICTION:
"Non-sticks don't work well for searing foods."
FACT: Searing is easily accomplished in a non-stick pan. Simply
pre-heat your non-stick pan slowly until it reaches the appropriate
temperature, then add the food to be seared.
FICTION:
"One scratch and the pan is ruined for good."
FACT: With today's improved non-sticks scratching is much less
of a problem to worry about. And even if a minor scratch were
to occur, it only affects the appearance — not the cooking
or easy clean-up performance — of the pan. To avoid scratching,
don't use sharp-edged or metal utensils when cooking. Some coatings
such as SilverStone® with ScratchGuard™ and Autograph®
resist damage from metal utensils.
FICTION:
"I'm still not convinced that particles of non-stick coating won't
come off during cooking and get into my food."
FACT: With over 30 years experience in non-stick technology, DuPont
knows how to ensure that our non-sticks stay on the pan. Extremely
durable, DuPont non-sticks are engineered to resist chipping,
peeling, flaking, or other kinds of abrasions. What's more, the
non-stick coatings themselves are non-toxic, so even if a particle
were to be accidentally eaten, it would not be harmful. You see,
we want to ease your mind every bit as much as we want to ease
your time in the kitchen.
