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Calphalon
Best-known for hard-anodised non-stick. Small bare stainless range exists but the default is PTFE-coated.
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Avoid most products
Grade D: Avoid most products
Default products contain flagged ingredients. Alternatives exist at similar price points.
What the brand gets right
- Has a stainless steel line without non-stick coating
What to be aware of
- Default ranges use PTFE non-stick coatings
- "PFOA-free" messaging obscures continued PFAS use
Better-rated alternatives
All-Clad
AAmerican stainless steel cookware. Strong option if you buy the bare D3 or higher stainless lines and skip the non-stick ranges.
Lodge
AAmerican cast iron maker since 1896. Cheap, durable cast iron with no non-stick coating.
De Buyer
AFrench carbon steel maker. Bare carbon steel used in restaurant kitchens, no coating.