Is Ceramic and “Non-Toxic” Cookware Safe?

Dr George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Professor Sarva Mangala Praveena, Associate Professor in Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia

25-Jul-25 16:00

Is Ceramic and “Non-Toxic” Cookware Safe?

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The rising popularity of ceramic cookware products has seen these colourful pots and pans become coveted products in kitchens today. The range of kitchenware often come in pretty colours, claiming to be non-toxic and non-stick. But what do we know about the materials used in such cookware, and how likely are they to leach into our food? What is the impact in the human body? We find out from environmental scientist Assoc Prof Sarva Mangala Praveena, from the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, Universiti Putra Malaysia.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek, Muhammad Naufal Ubaidi

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: wellness, food

Tags: the bigger picture, health & living, cookware, ceramic, pfas, microplastics,

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