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Re:How a simple math error sparked a panic about black plast... by havblue on Thursday December 12, 2024 @03:12PM (#42402906)
What exactly are you saying the problem with ceramic is? Could you be more specific?
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Re:How a simple math error sparked a panic about black plast... by Baeocystin on Thursday December 12, 2024 @04:23PM (#42403493)
The risks of teflon are well known: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-stick_surface#Health_conce...

The risks of ceramic coatings less so, but still concerning: https://foodpackagingforum.org/news/nanoparticles-released-b...

Either way, neither is safe for higher heat cooking. At the very least, ceramics will rapidly degrade if used for such.

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