GreenPan Premier Range Padova 24cm Frying Pan

£95

When cooking the last thing you want to be worrying about is your food sticking to the pan. For this reason, many of us choose non-stick pans to make cooking our favourite foods just that little bit easier. However, when overheated, some traditional non-stick pans can release toxic substances into the air, and in turn into your food. This is something the founders of GreenPan discovered, and so they set out on a mission to create a healthy non-stick pan option that delivers all the things you love about traditional non-stick pans, without any of the toxic substances. As someone who has always used traditional non-stick pans, I was interested to see how the pan stood up against the ones I normally use.

Straight away I loved the look of the pan; the one we tested had a lovely light blue colourway on the exterior of the frying pan base, with an off-white/light grey interior and a gold-coloured handle. The pan is a great weight, not too heavy that it's difficult to manoeuvre and not too lightweight that it feels a bit flimsy. I love the secure handle made from stainless steel which means you can put the whole frying pan in the oven to finish off cooking a piece of meat or fish without having to transfer it to another dish. For this reason, the pans are oven safe up to 200°C making it the perfect tool for any dish. Then, once you’ve made your favourite dish, cleaning is a breeze as they can be popped in the dishwasher. However, like most pans, handwashing is always recommended for ultimate condition protection, but I found the dishwasher was just fine.

To achieve such a high level of non-stick, the pan utilises PFAS-Free Thermolon Infinity Pro™ technology across the ceramic surface. This surface is designed to deliver outstanding cooking performance. Plus with a 3-ply stainless steel and aluminium core, the pan provides quick and even heat distribution for maximum cooking efficiency. The non-stick coating is great, and I already know it’s going to be a staple pan in my kitchen.

If you’re on the hunt for a new pan, especially one that doesn’t have the traditional non-stick cookware which may have toxic chemicals, then the frying pans from GreenPan are a great choice. They feel sturdy, look great in the kitchen and are versatile for a whole range of meal-cooking needs. Plus if the 24cm frying pan, as we tested, isn’t the right size for you, the Padova range also includes a 20cm option, Alternatively, you can also buy a 2-piece frying pan set which includes both a 20cm and 28cm pan. Plus, across the whole GreenPan range, there are multiple different colour options, so you can find pan options that fit seamlessly into your existing kitchen aesthetics.

One of the things I have to mention about the pans is that they are on the pricier side. The pans, depending on size, range from £45 to £110, making them a little more expensive than some other pans on the market. Whilst this price is for the top-quality design, and the PFAS-Free Thermolon Infinity Pro™ technology, it still is a little expensive for a single pan. Whilst the 2-pan set provides a good deal saving option at £170 for the 20 and 28-cm pans, GreenPans do require a slight investment. However, if you’re passionate about PFAS-free pans and so don’t want to use traditional non-stick pans, then the GreenPan pans are a great option and worth the price.

Pros:

• Premium finish pans, great for a variety of cooking options
• Dishwasher and oven (up to 200°) safe
• PFAS-free non-stick coating, ideal for those who don’t want to use traditional non-stick pans

Cons:

• The pans are on the pricier side, but worth the investment if looking from toxic-free pan options