Ozeri Green Earth Textured Ceramic Nonstick Frying Pan, 100-Percent PTFE and PFOA Free

by Ozeri

• Unlike other ceramic cookware brands, each Ozeri pan utilizes GREBLON ceramic - an ultra-safe ceramic coating from Germany which is 100% PTFE and PFOA free (no heavy metals or chemicals).
• Innovative textured pan surface delivers unprecedented non-stick performance without releasing harmful fumes or toxins at high temperatures.
• Scratch-resistant 100 percent ceramic coating that is super easy to clean.
• Made out of durable heavy-gauge die-cast aluminum with no heavy metals or harmful chemicals.
• Each pan boasts a comfortable heat resistant silicon coated handle, and a magnetized induction stove safe base for rapid heat transfer.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 20 x 12 x 3 inches ; 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B005473FMO
• Item model number: ZP1-30
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,392 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,291 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #22 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Skillets
  • #38 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > All Pans

Product Description

Size: 12-Inch

Utilizing GREBLON -- a natural ceramic coating from Germany, the Green Earth Pan by Ozeri is one of the world's first frying pans to achieve non-stick perfection while remaining absolutely free of PTFE, PFOA and other harmful chemicals. Conventional non-stick cookware is achieved through a coating of PTFE (PolyTetraFluoroEthylene), a synthetic substance that has waxy properties. At very high temperatures, PTFE begins to decompose and release fumes which are documented to be lethal to birds and small pets, and which can be harmful to humans. In addition, traditional pans incorporating PTFE are manufactured with the aid of PFOA (PerFluoroOctanoic Acid), which the EPA has classified as a 'persistent pollutant of the environment'. With the Green Earth Pan's GREBLON ceramic from Germany, even under high temperatures, no harmful toxic fumes are ever released into the environment. This is because the Green Earth Pan utilizes a 100% ceramic coating derived from nature - not from a laboratory. The Green Earth Pan's ceramic coating is completely free of PTFE and PFOA. The Green Earth Pan's natural ceramic coating is also far more durable and scratch-resistant than other non-stick surfaces. With better non-stick properties, the Green Earth Pan allows you to cook with as little as half the amount of oil normally used, and it makes cleaning a breeze. The Green Earth Pan by Ozeri is made of the highest quality anodized aluminum that allows for even cooking and fantastic browning without the risk of hot spots. It boasts a magnetized bottom for rapid heat transfer on induction stoves, and a heat resistant silicone coated handle. This version of the Green Earth Pan features a textured ceramic cooking surface. The elevations of the textured cooking surface create air pockets which distribute heat underneath food to enhance cooking performance. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. GREBLON ceramic made by Weilburger GmbH, Germany. Final assembly in China.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

191 of 200 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent pan! March 7, 2011

By Alex Durham

Size Name:10-Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this pan seeking a replacement for our aging traditional non-stick pan. I didn't know much about the company, but the reviews seemed solid. I will add to the solid reviews. This pan is well constructed and works as advertised. It has a good heft, heats evenly, and holds its temperature well. The textured bottom does not impede the non-stick properties. I can't say I notice a marked improvement over a smooth bottomed PTFE-free pan, but it doesn't hurt.

A note to those who find the non-stick properties disappearing in your pans. This happened with a previous PTFE-free pan I had used. If you look carefully and run your fingers (particularly around the bottom circumference) you will notice a sticky film. This seems to be a build up from excess oil not cleaned off well. By this point it will be extremely sticky and hard to clean off. With some serious elbow grease, I was able to clean this off. The pan is as good as new. I haven't had the build up occur with this pan yet, but I recommend cleaning thoroughly after each use to avoid the sticky build up.

127 of 132 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice pan but be aware of dimensions August 25, 2011

By mel

Size Name:12-Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

I've used this pan for a few weeks now and really like it. The color looks fresh and nice if I take the pan directly to the table. It's also cooked food evenly and is super easy to clean with no scrubbing needed. (I've only tried hand washing it). I wish that it were 12" on both the bottom and top, though, like my last pan was. This pan is 12" across at the top but 10" across at the bottom, which allows me to only cook 2 grilled cheese sandwiches instead of 3 at one time. But other than the size issue, I am very happy with the pan.

232 of 252 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Great pan - 'til the coating starts coming off... May 17, 2011

By JamSession

Size Name:10-Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is probably the slickest non-stick pan I've ever used. Unfortunately, the surface died a very quick death. I used this pan maybe 6 or 7 times before the non-stick surface started coming off. I was very careful with this pan - gently using plastic cooking utensils, allowing it to cool before rinsing, cleaning gently with a soapy wash cloth, etc. And how was I rewarded for my caring ways?

Yeah.... don't buy this pan.

101 of 109 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Non-Stick Performance Initially July 26, 2011

By Catman

Size Name:12-Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

Other reviews would suggest that the non-stick properties don't last but at first it's amazing. Even water doesn't want to wet the surface. We fried turkey sausage and clean-up with a sponge and soapy water hardly seemed necessary. It's nicely made and heavy with some classy looking machine work on the bottom. My only complaint is the deceptive advertising and packaging. The Amazon description says, "From Germany" and the box it comes in says "From Germany" no less than 7 times. So it's German made, right? WRONG! Small print on the bottom of the box says "Made in China." "From Germany" apparently applies to the coating material only. Still, it's very well made, just as good or better than if it were truly a German product and likely at half the cost. How long will the non-stick properties last? Time will tell.

43 of 44 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars sticky pan December 15, 2011

By Yusheng Liu

Size Name:10-Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

I bought this pan in May, 2011. Food started to stick on this pan from July. The coating is intact, no metal/wood objects were used, and it was cleaned with soap and water after this pan was cooling down completely. I threw away this pan today (Dec 15, 2011).

55 of 58 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Sad but true--the non-stick fades April 19, 2012

By Pearl Tesler

Size Name:12-Inch

I was blown away by this pan at first. My omelets were practically levitating in the pan, it was THAT non-stick. But now, three months later, EVERYTHING sticks to this pan. I should have believed the negative reviews. Usually, I figure that if there are 10 five-star reviews for every 1-star, then the 1-star people are just crotchety. But in this case, well, the 1-stars are right. It may be that the people who are happy with this pan just don't cook that much. It WAS great for the first 50 or so uses.

31 of 31 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Wish it was bigger March 11, 2012

By Joe

Size Name:12-Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

This pan is great! It is so slippery it's like the food is floating on air. Since read about other people having problems with it, we are very careful to never clean it with a green scrubbie. Been using it for months now and its like it was brand new. My only complaint is that they don't make them bigger. When you go to turn the food it wants to go out the other side of the pan. sometimes i use two spatulas. one to turn the food and one to keep it in the pan. Make them bigger with higher sides!

78 of 86 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars No more non-stick August 4, 2011

By Matthew D Ellis

Size Name:12-Inch|Amazon Verified Purchase

Update: After several months of regular use, this skillet rarely gets used anymore. Nearly everything sticks to it, meat especially. I honestly loved this skillet at first, but I have been disappointed. Even using non-stick spray or oil does not help. I would no longer recommend this product.

We were looking for a new skillet and this one had great reviews, so we bought it. I wasn't sure how the nonstick surface would be, since it was made of stuff I had never heard of, but it works surprisingly well. As the directions say, you need to cook on a lower heat than you may be used to because it works almost like a dutch oven. It takes awhile to heat, but once it is hot, it is very hot. We would definitely buy from this company again.