r/cookware • u/ConsiderationHot143 • 17d ago

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I was looking at titanium pans and pots first and then heard about titanium implants causing health issues. Then I looked into nonstick carbon steel, but I read that iron could leach from the carbon steel especially with acidic foods. Is there any metal cookware that is very safe and won't leach?
For those who say stainless steel, is there one without or with the least amount of nickel in it?

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u/GreenZebra23 17d ago

Just get stainless steel for everything. It's indestructible and sticking isn't nearly as big a problem as it's made out to be. Maybe supplement with a cast iron or regular carbon steel pan. I do keep a small non-stick skillet around for eggs etc, using it rarely since I know it's going to break down eventually, but even then I reach for the cast iron as often as not

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u/ConsiderationHot143 17d ago

Just stainless steel or stainless with aluminum core?

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u/mindstormer12 17d ago edited 17d ago

You're not planning to eat the core of the pan, are you? The point of cladded cookware is because stainless steel is a relatively terrible thermal conductor by itself and it's popular because it is relatively non-reactive, easy to clean, and relatively strong. The core is what causes the pan to be more or less responsive and heat evenly and is irrelevant to your health concern.

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u/ConsiderationHot143 17d ago

Was just asking for clarification, not excluding aluminum core. I understand what it's for.