Non-stick cookware, like pans, are generally considered safe to use, but some precautions should be taken to minimise potential health risks, according to cancer surgeon Dr Jayesh Sharma. In a video he posted to his Instagram page on March 19, the oncologist shared that the main concern is the chemical polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), which can break down and 'release toxic fumes when heated above 300 degrees centigrade'. Also read | Overheating non-stick cookware risky, say ICMR guidelines, here's how to safely use them But it is not all bad news.
Avoid using metals, abrasive ladles or scouring pads, as these can damage the non-stick coating and cause it to flake off into your food. Overall, non-stick cookware can be a safe and convenient option for cooking, as long as you follow the proper precautions and guidelines. Ahead, everything Dr Jayesh Sharma said: A post shared by Dr Jayesh Sharma (@drjayeshsharma) What is polytetrafluoroethylene? In the video, Dr Jayesh Sharma said in Hindi, “Non-stick pans have a chemical called polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE).
The name itself sounds like some chemical weapon, which must not be good for human body! But actually PTFE is used a lot in our body. The stents used in the heart after surgery have PTFE, then the best mesh used in hernia is made using PTFE. All of this is because PTFE does not react to anything, and this non-reaction makes it non-stick.
Therefore, we can use less oil and ghee to cook things on non-stick cookware without .
