Healthy Nonstick Cooking with Scanpan's Stratanium Coating

The safety of non-stick cookware has been a topic of discussion for a long time. Back in 2016 we talked about how Australians young and old have an increasing worry that nonstick cookware, specifically Teflon can cause cancer. We addressed two common concerns; Was there any truth to the Teflon rumour? and Was there a better alternative to non-stick cookware that you can safely use without compromising your health? The answer was YES for both. Fortunately for all of us (back then), Scanpan solved the problem of toxic non-stick cookware with their GreenTek Coating Technology. It’s patented GreenTek non-stick surface goes through a special bonding process to completely avoid PFOA. Today, Scanpan beefed up their non-stick technology and introduced STRATANIUM. With over 2 years of research and development, Stratanium was created with five layers of solid particles and wave-like layers that strengthens the non-stick properties, making STRATANIUM coated cookware 50% more durable non-stick than their previous surfaces.

What Scanpan collection includes the Stratanium coating?

As part of releasing their updated non-stick coating, Scanpan decided to release two new lines that will feature Stratanium:

Scanpan HaptIQ

The Scanpan HaptIQ range is positioned as their most prestigious line of cookware that features a five-layer clad aluminium construction, similar to their popular Clad-5 range, but with the addition of the Stratanium non-stick and a fancier mirror finish stainless steel exterior. This range presents impeccably on any stovetop or table and is suited for the buyer that wants the very best (and fanciest!).

Scanpan TechnIQ

For those wanting similar cooking performance while wanting to be a little bit more pragmatic, the TechnIQ range while having a smaller range provides the benefit of being entirely coated in the Stratanium non-stick. While not as attractive as the HaptIQ, it does mean that you get great cooking results without the needing to occasionally polish the stainless steel exteriors to retain that striking mirror finish.

What to Expect from Stratanium?

The Finish is Unparalleled

It’s unique five-layer nonstick coating consists of large and small solid particles, each layer is thermally sprayed, which allows the pan to increase its ultimate thickness by 30% while also enhancing non-stick abrasion and overall lifespan by 30%. What you’ll notice about the Stratanium non-stick coating is that the pan has a fantastic optic surface — tiny white sparkles in the coating. Pancakes and fried eggs will fall right out when you flip it. Cleaning up will eventually be so much easier, because there will, well, nothing be left behind to clean.

It is Made for Healthier Cooking

The Stratanium non-stick coating allows you to fry without oil. Even without oil, you can expect to achieve a good frying crust and browning. Additionally, the nonstick properties are extremely long lasting and its unconventional construction of each cookware piece has made them such a durable line where metal utensils are 100% safe to use with now. It's absolutely PFOA/PFOS-Free.

Excellent Heat Conductor

Something Scanpan have always stayed committed to is that they will always strive to produce environmentally-progressive cookware. Every piece is made from 100% recycled aluminium — many were previously served as beer cans, bicycle frames and other aluminium materials. Despite using recycled material, they made sure the quality of each piece remains uncompromised through their melt-down process of the recycled aluminium. The process breaks them down into raw aluminium where eventually they become just as good as non-recycled aluminium. So what does that mean? It means it shares unparalleled properties to heat conduction —all while minimising the impact on the environment. So when you use Stratanium, you can cook lamb chops or pancakes without having to rearrange them for even browning and when you simmer meatballs, continuous fiddle won’t be necessary anymore.

It is Oven-Safe (including the handle)

This is another reason to love Stratanium, and according to Scanpan's Quality Manager, Henrik Hansen, every pan can be placed in the oven to heat up to 260 degrees. This means the new coating can handle temperatures higher than 95% of the fats used in the kitchen. Not to mention this includes the panhandle. A Sauté Pan coated with Stratanium that is currently on our shelf is the Scanpan Classic Stratanium Sauté Pan with Lid. All pieces in the Classic range has handles that are rivetless, which makes them super convenient to transfer the pan from oven to stove to tabletop.

Scanpan Classic Stratanium Sauté Pan with Lid

Dare we say that if you plan to whip up a pan-cooked salmon in the oven or crisp and brown mac and cheese casserole, you can rely on this pan for a feast of good tasty mealtime with the family. As we would expect, the Classic range that includes the Stratanium coating has modern industrial designs that can match any white splashback wall and wooden stovetop benches in the kitchen. Then they have the latest product line known as the TechnIQ, which has a slightly different look.

Introducing TechnIQ — the Latest Scanpan Line

This is THE cookware line from Scanpan that everyone has been looking forward to. This time, Scanpan looked into redefining the geometries and optimised the shape and angle of the traditional cooking equipment that people are used to. The end result is a restaurant grade high-quality cookware that is suitable for professional/home chefs, including food enthusiasts. The handles on every piece of cookware in this line has extra long stainless steel handles that are fixed with stainless steel rivets. This is to allow the handles to stay cool even when cooking with high heat. It is oven proof and the handles are guaranteed to never loosen.

Yes, TechnIQ is also constructed with the patented Stratanium non-stick coating and based on professional culinary methods, they created:

• The Bistro
• The Windsor
• The Giant Braiser
• The Modern Skillet and;
• The Square

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