FAQ of the PTFE(Teflon) coated cookware and BBQ utensils

Let us learn the FAQ of the PTFE(Teflon) coated cookware and BBQ utensils !!

1.What is Teflon®?

Teflon® is the brand name for poly-tetra-fluor-ethene (PTFE), a chemical connection that was discovered in 1938 by Roy Plunkett of the DuPont company in the American state of New Jersey. Teflon® was introduced as a commercial product in 1949.

Teflon® is a plastic with the lowest friction coefficient. It is used as non-stick layer in all sorts of pans. Teflon® is particularly non-reactive and consequently is used in all kinds of applications, from medicine to the storage and transport of reactive chemicals.

Teflon® is chemically inert and non-toxic, although at a temperature of above 260ºC its quality begins to deteriorate and above 350ºC it will begin to evaporate. By way of comparison, butter and other fats used to bake and roast begin to scorch and smoke above 200ºC. As a rule to prevent burning, meat should not be heated to more than 230ºC. Cooking utensils placed empty on a heated cooking plate can reach temperatures of over 350ºC. After research conducted in 1959 by the American FDA, Teflon® was approved to be used in cooking utensils. The research showed that any harm from vapours originating from the excessive heating of an empty pan is less than that of common oils and fats.

2. How does the PTFE (Teflon) non stick material work?

The exceptional performance of PTFE (Teflon) non stick is made possible by the characteristics of their unique main ingredient, PTFE (Teflon) fluoropolymer resin.

DuPont® invented non stick surfaces for cookware and has been the leader ever since. They hold the majority of all patents granted in non stick technology. They are proud to say that they are the undisputed leader in research and development, quality assurance, non-stick performance, and consumer trust!

Unlike most other competitive non stick products, DuPont® PTFE (Teflon) branded non stick products feature patented multi-layer technologies to ensure superior performance and durability:

A unique topcoat—for easy food release and easy cleanup.

Before a manufacturer is licensed to use a DuPont® non stick coating, they must submit their products to DuPont® to make certain that exacting quality standards are met. Once a manufacturer is licensed, DuPont® conducts periodic testing to ensure that those standards are consistently upheld. Finally, each manufacturer conducts in-house tests against their own quality standards.

When you see the PTFE (Teflon) logo or "seal," you are guaranteed to get the quality, durability and performance you need for easier cooking and cleanup.

3. Can Teflon® damage my health?

No. Trust in the safety of Teflon® coated products is based on over 40 years of laboratory tests. What's more, the liners have been used worldwide without problems for many years, both in industrial and domestic kitchens. Our products have been certified in the USA by the FDA Food & Drug Administration, and in Europe by various Health Departments and Agencies.

4. Are there any temperature precautions I need to know?

Low or medium heat is recommended; however, DuPont® non stick can withstand temperatures up to 260°C, 500°F — that's well above temperatures needed for frying, baking, and roasting.

5. Can I reduce my calorie intake?

Yes we can reduce your calorie intake by up to 80% because you do not need to add fat, butter, grease, oil, margarine, etc to the food when cooking! You can now deep fry your favourite foods in our Deep Fry Bags so no fat comes in contact with your meal. Therefore you do not eat the cooking fat anymore that is used when deep frying.

6. Can I really cook without oil, butter, grease, or other fats? What about baking?

Yes - DuPont® Teflon® non stick products release foods so easily, you really don't need to use added fat for cooking — unless you want to for flavour.

7. Will my food cook better using these non stick products?

Yes we think so.

We have cooked the same foods, in an oven using our non stick products as well as greaseproof paper, parchment paper, aluminium foil and normal metal sheets – each time the food cooked on our products present far better and is easier to remove. How many times have you cooked a pastry, cake, flan, fish, etc perfectly only to find that it is impossible to remove it because it is sticking to the cooking surface? Now that will be an experience of the past, now your perfectly cooked food will present even better and compliment your skills. The catering professionals have known this secret for years, now you can use it in your own kitchen.

8. How thick is the non stick coating on the frying pan liner?

5 times thicker than on most non stick frying pans, therefore these Pan Liners are better non stick and longer lasting than any non stick fry pan on the market!

9. What cleaning materials do I use to clean your products?

We recommend normal “washing up” liquid and water applied with either a sponge or kitchen paper. All the items can be washed in a dishwasher.

10. I use caustic cleaning liquids & foams to clean my oven, do I have to use these to clean the oven liner and other non stick products?

No you do not need to use these cleaning materials. Most of these cleaning materials can be harmful to the environment and are not very nice when breathed in by you when cleaning the oven. You only need to use normal soap and water to clean our non stick materials!

11. How do I prevent the liner from sliding in the pan?

To make the liner attach better to the pan, you can always put a few drops of oil in the pan before placing the liner. This creates better contact between the liner and the pan, with the liner adhering to the pan’s surface and therefore promoting better heat transmission.

12. Are there any temperature precautions I need to know?

Low or medium heat is recommended; however, DuPont® non stick can withstand temperatures up to 260°C, 500°F — that's well above temperatures needed for frying, baking, and roasting.

13. I use a low fat / health / George Foreman® grill, can I use your non stick products with them?

Yes you can use our set on non stick Grill Bags with these great grills. Not only will these grills cook your food but they will liberate the fat from the food and that will run out of the bag into the drip tray. By using the bag the grill will be kept clean, and we all know how difficult some of them are hard to clean between all the ridges!

14. How long do your non stick products last?

We have tested them for 1000’s of times and they work perfectly.  In certain circumstances they can be used even longer.

15. Are you non stick products cheaper than greaseproof paper?

Yes our non stick products are much cheaper than using greaseproof paper, parchment paper, aluminium foil because our products last for 1000’s of uses.

16. Can the oven liner be used in a fan oven?

Yes, it is a heavy duty grade product that can be cut to the size of your oven and will not flap / fly away in a fan oven. Unlike other suppliers we guarantee that our heavy duty oven liner will not flap in the breeze created by your fan oven, but if it does just return it for a product refund.

We supply our oven liners over size to that you can have a lip up three sides of the oven to catch spits against the side walls.

17. Can your oven liner be used in any oven?

Yes

If your heating element is under the bottom / sole plate of your oven then you should use the Oven Liner on the bottom removable shelf. This will then allow the heating element to work correctly.   Do not allow the Oven Liner to come into contact with either the gas flame or electric heating element.

18. Can I use the liner in a microwave?

Yes – either under or over whatever you are cooking in a microwave.

19. Can I cut the non stick materials?

Yes you can cut our products with scissors.

20. Can I use the non stick liner for sugar craft?

Yes – Sugar craft needs a material that is both non stick and can withstand extreme temperatures, this does both.

21. Are your products dishwasher safe?

Yes – but you can just use soap & water with a sponge, or kitchen paper towel.

22. Will I have to change my cooking times?

No - our products all have excellent heat transfer qualities.

23. Can you supply a liner for my Bread Making Machine so that I can bake a cake?

YES. We recommend our Work & Bake Mat. Just tell us the circumference of the tin and we will tell you the price. One piece around the wall with a small overlap. Another piece on the bottom with 1cms cuts every 1 cms so that it bends around the curved tin corners. Yes its reuseable, just roll it up after cleaning silicone side inside.

24. Can I use both sides of your liners?

Yes all our liners are coated on both sides with non stick material.

The only exceptions are the Work & Bake Mat & Freezer Liner as they are non stick on one side and silicon on the other. The silicon has been applied so that it is a non slip surface when used on your work surface or freezer compartment.

25. Will the cooking oil or fat in my deep fat fryer last longer?

Yes if you use the Deep Fat Frying Bags the debris such as breadcrumbs, flour, etc will not fall off the food and become burnt in the oil. It is this burnt food debris that adds “off” flavours and tastes to the cooking oil, so the use of the Deep Fat Frying Bags extends the life of it.

26. When using the toaster, my bag was damaged; how is this possible?

Depending on the brand of toaster, the heating elements may be close to the slots for inserting the slices. It is very important that the bag does not come in contact with these elements because they may burn a little hole in the bag. The bag itself is not inflammable, so you need not worry that the bag will catch fire.

27. Can I use the foil on the BBQ?

Normally you can. However, we would like to inform you that we have a special BBQ tray in our range. Remember that neither product should come into contact with the flames and may not be heated above 260ºC. To prevent damage and overheating, it is best to place the products at a distance of at least 20-30 cm from the flames.

We recommend the liner is used on the hot plate only to avoid contact with direct flames. The new design BBQ's have a solid hot plate, not a mesh, and our liners are perfect for solid plate BBQ's.

28. My Frying pan and Saucepans Grill are badly scratched; Can I use them with your liners?

Yes – our products will extend the life of your utensils for many years.

29. Do your products comply with Food Regulations?

Yes - Europe standard 45001, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

30. When using the toaster, my bag was damaged; how is this possible?

Depending on the brand of toaster, the heating elements may be close to the slots for inserting the slices. It is very important that the bag does not come in contact with these elements because they may burn a little hole in the bag. The bag itself is not inflammable, so you need not worry that the bag will catch fire.

31. How can non stick products save hard work?

No more bending over, with your head in the oven, scrubbing burnt on food.

You just remove the Oven Liner and wipe it, or put it in the dishwasher.

No more cleaning the gas hob every time you boil rice, vegetables or fry.

You just remove the Gas Hob Protectors and wipe then, or put them in the dishwasher.

No more cleaning the health / low fat grill.

You just remove the Grill Bag and wipe then, or put them in the dishwasher.

No more bending over with your head in the freezer compartment trying to remove ice.

You just slide out the Freezer Liner and drop it in the sink.

No more scrapping the burnt food off the solid plate (no holes) BBQ.

You just remove the BBQ Liner and wipe it, or put it in the dishwasher.

No more trying to remove a cake from a cake tin.

Just turn it over and it will immediately drop out.

No more trying to remove a cooked fish from a pan.

It will lift off immediately.

32. Up to what temperature can I heat these non stick products?

You can heat the liners without damaging them up to 260ºC. In the case of pan liners, we advise you to bake at a maximum capacity of 80%. Because there is no exact indication of the temperature on the stove, it is hard to determine when you might exceed 260ºC.

33. Do your products comply with Food Regulations?

Yes - It complies with all food contact regulations and it is FDA and LFGB approved;

34. I require a product that you do not list, can you stock it for me?

Yes – please send us the specification and we will either make it for you, or arrange stocking it.