Caraway Cookware Review: Nonstick Performance and Cheaper Alternatives
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A review of Caraway’s nontoxic, nonstick cookware and bakeware, published by The Guardian, reports that while the brand’s products are aesthetically pleasing and perform well initially, they require careful maintenance and can deteriorate with regular use. The review, written by a former Bon Appétit and Epicurious writer who tested nearly all Caraway products, notes that the ceramic-coated pans are super slick out of the box and compatible with gas, electric, and induction cooktops. However, the nonstick coating is described as delicate, with metal utensils potentially causing nicks, and the pans can become less slick after a few months of daily use. The review also states that Caraway’s bakeware, including a large baking sheet, browns food well and has a 550F oven tolerance, but its coating will deteriorate with regular use or dishwasher cleaning. The article recommends several cheaper or more durable alternatives, such as GreenPan Reserve, Made In CeramiClad, Oxo Nonstick Pro sheets, and Pyrex mixing bowls.
What’s reported
Caraway’s nonstick pans are ceramic-coated and billed as a safer alternative to traditional Teflon.
The pans are compatible with gas, electric, and induction cooktops.
The review states Caraway’s saute pan was called one of the best nonstick pans by The Filter, and the brand’s cookware was named best overall in an induction-safe cookware test.
Accidental contact with a metal utensil may immediately cause a nick or scratch on Caraway pans.
The pans have a high heat tolerance (oven safe up to 550F), but repeated high heat contributes to coating deterioration.
After daily use of the fry pan for only a few months, certain things started to stick.
Caraway’s cookware made louder-than-usual buzzing sounds on three different induction cooktops.
The large baking sheet (half sheet) browns food beautifully and has a 550F oven tolerance.
The baking sheet’s coating is so slick that cookie dough spread out and edges crisped up more quickly than with other sheets.
The review recommends GreenPan Reserve, Made In CeramiClad, Oxo Nonstick Pro sheets, Pyrex mixing bowls, Cuisinart steel bowls, and Yeti mixing bowls as alternatives.
The article includes a limited-time discount code GUARDIAN10 for 10% off Caraway products.
Key figures
The Guardian (source outlet)
Bon Appétit and Epicurious (previous publications of the reviewer)
The Filter (publication that tested Caraway pans)
Sources: The Guardian
