- Chemical Free - better for the environment and your health
- Extra thick base never warps, buckles or bends
- Easy to clean
- Non-stick
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Starfrit Alternative Ceram-Eco 9 Piece Set is diecast cookware with Ceram-Eco non-stick surface. Set includes 8 inch Fry Pan, 10 inch Fry Pan with lid, 1.5 Quart Sauce Pan with lid, 3 Quart Sauce Pan with lid, 5 Quart Sauce Pan with lid and a reusable storage box. Made from 100% natural ceramic powder and 99% recycled aluminum for even heat distribution.
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60 of 60 people found the following review helpful
The smooth ceramic performs surprisingly well. You can't really fry an egg on it without oil, but it is more non-stick and easier to clean than hard anodized surfaces like Calphalon. I've now switched to Starfrit when boiling bones for stock because the froth leaves a ring on my stainless pots that is impossible to remove. I even deep fry in the sauce pot because oil splatter comes right off. It's nice that the coating extends to the outside (but not bottom) of each pan or pot.
Build quality is acceptable but not great--comparable to entry level non-stick offerings. The glass lids even look like they came from the same factory. Both the pan and lid handles are attached by Philips head screws which came loose after the first week's use. :(
The degree of the "Eco-friendly" and "better for the environment" claims is questionable. The application of conventional teflon non-stick to cookware is probably not great for the environment, but I rather doubt the application of this ceramic coating is pollution-free either. The use of "99% recycled aluminium" is probably behind those claims. But why the set ships in a plastic tote is beyond me. Would anyone store their cookware in it?
I can believe that ceramic is more inert than teflon, and that it is "better ... for your health", especially at the higher temperatures required for frying. However, there is no information about what kind of ceramic is used, or that is in fact safer, so you have to take it on good faith.
All in all a good second set of cookware especially if you believe teflon is carcinogenic. I would not use the Starfrit when thermal performance is critical, e.g. searing, because the pans are on the light side. 3.5 stars.
6 MONTH UPDATE
There is a chip in the center of the small frying pan revealing the aluminum despite careful use, i.e. no metal utensils and hand washing only. Who wants their food to be touching recycled aluminum? On closer examination, the ceramic finish of the larger frying pan looks like it was fixed by hand because you can see what looks like circular brush marks. The others in the set are perfectly smooth. Non-stick performance on all still pretty good (about 75% compared to brand new) but discovered that grease splatter from frying does not wash off internal walls so easily and requires some scrubbing to remove. Downgrade to 3 stars.
Build quality is acceptable but not great--comparable to entry level non-stick offerings. The glass lids even look like they came from the same factory. Both the pan and lid handles are attached by Philips head screws which came loose after the first week's use. :(
The degree of the "Eco-friendly" and "better for the environment" claims is questionable. The application of conventional teflon non-stick to cookware is probably not great for the environment, but I rather doubt the application of this ceramic coating is pollution-free either. The use of "99% recycled aluminium" is probably behind those claims. But why the set ships in a plastic tote is beyond me. Would anyone store their cookware in it?
I can believe that ceramic is more inert than teflon, and that it is "better ... for your health", especially at the higher temperatures required for frying. However, there is no information about what kind of ceramic is used, or that is in fact safer, so you have to take it on good faith.
All in all a good second set of cookware especially if you believe teflon is carcinogenic. I would not use the Starfrit when thermal performance is critical, e.g. searing, because the pans are on the light side. 3.5 stars.
6 MONTH UPDATE
There is a chip in the center of the small frying pan revealing the aluminum despite careful use, i.e. no metal utensils and hand washing only. Who wants their food to be touching recycled aluminum? On closer examination, the ceramic finish of the larger frying pan looks like it was fixed by hand because you can see what looks like circular brush marks. The others in the set are perfectly smooth. Non-stick performance on all still pretty good (about 75% compared to brand new) but discovered that grease splatter from frying does not wash off internal walls so easily and requires some scrubbing to remove. Downgrade to 3 stars.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
This set works great. My wife and I just love it. I even thought, it was indestructible. However, after some use/abuse the ceramic layer show some chipping. Other than that, it's great.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The Starfrit cookware I just bought is very, very good and definitely lives up to the advertising of non-stick, easy clean, etc. cookware. I got the 9 piece set and am seriously considering getting another 9 set and disposing of some of my old stuff. It cooks well and fast and the food tastes excellent. It is a little expensive but I think definitely worth it.
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I bought this eco pan (the largest size to make soup) in a store near me and was expecting it to be a terrific purchase. Read more
Published 15 months ago by C. Cramer
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The pots are easy to clean, and cook evenly, but have an odor that reminds us of burnt rubber. This is a concern because the pots are made in China and we are suspicious of their... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Magellan
Very Pleased
Love this cookware. There's plenty of recycled aluminum here--the bases are nice and heavy and cook evenly. The handles are comfortable and cool to the touch. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Al Thrasher
Perfect Cookware
My wife bought the 9.5in pan for me and I must say it's exactly what I was looking for. I have always been suspicious about using teflon/cephalon type cookware because of all the... Read more
Published 24 months ago by Rene Hinojosa
Excellent Product
The set of pans is an excellent value for the money. The storage box was damaged in shipement and it wasn't replaced but other than that it's a good deal.
Published on November 2, 2009 by Customer
Worth every dime
I've had this set for a month now and am very happy with it. I needed a new set of pots and pans because my ones from Target (not Starfrit) were all scratched on the cooking... Read more
Published on September 17, 2009 by K. Larke
Easy to clean
I absolutely love this cookwear. Super easy to cook with and to clean. I would have given it a 5, but you do have to be careful with it. Read more
Published on January 17, 2009 by guardian
Pans
I love the pans to cooks with. They are excellent, however, they are getting chipped at the rim of the pan when I stack them in the drawer. Read more
Published on October 16, 2008 by Mary
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