Your Cookware Helper

Let me pose a question to all visitors:

How concerned are you about the health aspects of cookware?

If you are concerned about the health aspects, what cookware do you tend to buy? Stay away from?

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I am considering buying the neova stainless steel cookware. However, I am concerned about the possible effects of metal poisoning, ie: nickel and chromium. This cookware is Nicromium stainless steel. The ratio is nickel 18%, chromium 8%, and the reminder stainless steel. The top/outer layer of stainless steel is .001 inch thick. Underneath are sandwich layers of aluminum. My second concern is, is the stainless steel layer thick enough with extended usage to not wear down via scouring/ scratching and expose the aluminum layer underneath?

The Vita-Mix Neova waterless cooking system is high quality cookware that costs far less than some competing waterless systems. It is 18/8, 18% chromium and 8% nickel. It won't be as shiny, over time, as 18/10 stainless steel, but it can still look very good. You don't have to worry about aluminum leaching or metal toxicity from scratching or scouring, unless you are allergic to chromium or nickel. The .001 may sound thin, but it is pretty normal. As with most clad stainless steel, you don't want to gouge it with a metal utensil. That may cause contact with the aluminum layer. That would not be good. Don't clean with anything rough or abrasive. Using Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend and nylon pads will do the job. Proper maintenance as mentioned here will provide countless years of reliable service.

Hi there,

I am not sure if this is the place for this question, but I will give it a shot! Over the weekend I bought a vintage pyrex coffee pot, which brews coffee in a glass carafe right on the element of your stove. The basket that holds the ground coffee is made of aluminum. I am concerned about the health risks associated with aluminum - especially since the basket will be heated to a high temperature with the boiling water. What do you think? I have attached a link to a picture of the pot for reference. I have read that exposure to aluminum in cookware is negligible and I love the idea of brewing coffee this way, but only if it is safe.

Thanks very much,

megan
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