Top 10 Scanpan Reviews in 2023

If you prefer to invest in cookware that will stand the test of time, then Scanpan is one cookware manufacturer that offers a lifetime warranty on its products. Although the use of aluminum cookware has been the subject of discussion over recent decades, due to it being linked to Alzheimer’s, the aluminum cookware made by Scanpan has a PFOA-free non-stick coating which prevents aluminum from coming into contact with our food.

Things to Consider Before Buying Scanpan Cookware

All Scanpan cookware is made in Denmark. The company has been making cookware for over thirty years and prides itself on its innovation and technology to produce the best cookware that it can for its customers.

Scanpan uses 100% recycled aluminum in its cookware. This has the same properties as raw aluminum, it just means there is a lower environmental impact. Using just over 2 lb. of recycled aluminum gives around 7.5 lb. of waste, while the same amount of raw aluminum extracted from the earth creates about 200 lbs. of waste.

Scanpan first introduced non-stick coatings that were free from PFOA back in 2008. Its latest non-stick is STRATANIUM, which is a five layer system that uses wave-like layers and hard particles to interlock and strengthen the non-stick layer.

This gives a surface that is 50% more durable than their previous non-stick. Not only will this allow you the option to cook without fat, but you can also use metal utensils in this cookware and put it through the dishwasher.

Cooking with Scanpan

The manufacturer states that you should not use cooking sprays in Scanpans as the propellants used in these sprays can actually damage the non-stick coatings. Instead you should use butter, oil or fat, or cook without. If you intend to cook at a higher heat, then a higher flash-point oil such as vegetable, avocado or rice should be used for better cooking results.

If you heat your pan for around a minute or so at medium heat, this will get the pan to the right cooking temperature for browning, searing or deglazing.

Cleaning Your Scanpans

Hot soapy water and a soft sponge will often be enough to clean the pan after use. You can use a nylon or bristle brush and a typical scouring cleanser to remove any harder stains or debris from a Scanpan.

If you must stack your cookware for storage, then place a soft cloth or towel between them to reduce the risk of scratches or scuffs.

Safety of Aluminum Cookware

Aluminum does react with acidic foods such as citrus and tomatoes. If you are using cookware with a raw aluminum surface i.e. does not have a non-stick coating, then not only could this alter the flavor and appearance of certain types of food, but the surface of the pan would also pit.

Although in small amounts, aluminum can leach into food, which over time may cause an accumulation in the body. Cookware such as Scanpan which has a coating over the aluminum prevents our food from coming into contact with the aluminum.

As the third most abundant element on earth, aluminum is found throughout the earth and our environment, which means we are exposed to it on a daily basis. We are also exposed to it through crops grown in the soil, our municipal water supplies and also through food packaging, antiperspirants or medicines such as antacids.

There have been links made between aluminum in the body and Alzheimer's disease, with research concluding that the brains of those suffering with Alzheimer's contained higher levels of aluminum than the brains of non-sufferers.

But because aluminum is so abundant in our environment, it is difficult for scientists to say with absolute certainty that aluminum has health implications, and indeed, such research studies often publish conflicting results. The research can also struggle to take into the many other factors, such as our genes and lifestyle habits which may contribute to development of Alzheimer's or other disorders we may develop as our bodies and minds age.

Some of us do try to limit our intentional aluminum consumption though, which we can do by choosing aluminum-free products and using household items such as Scanpan cookware which is coated in a PFOA-free coating.

Conclusion

In this review, we have taken a look at some of the controversy that surrounds aluminum cookware, as well as how the non-stick coatings on Scanpan cookware prevents aluminum from leaching into our food. We have also taken a look at how Scanpan try to reduce their environmental impact by using recycled aluminum, as well as offering some tips on how to cook with, and care for this cookware.