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Porcelain enamel is a form of ceramic coating derived from naturally occurring raw minerals such as clay and rock.
Porcelain enamel is a form of ceramic coating derived from naturally occurring raw minerals such as clay and rock.
True
Cookware with product claims of being ceramic-coated or mineral-based are often painted with high-temperature solvent-containing finishes.
Cookware with product claims of being ceramic-coated or mineral-based are often painted with high-temperature solvent-containing finishes.
True
Genuine porcelain enamel has a significantly shorter life span than ceramic-coated cookware.
Genuine porcelain enamel has a significantly shorter life span than ceramic-coated cookware.
False
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known as 'forever chemicals' used to make nonstick cookware surfaces.
Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are known as 'forever chemicals' used to make nonstick cookware surfaces.
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The culinary market is flooded with cookware options and marketing claims that make it easy for consumers to discern truly safe and reliable product choices.
The culinary market is flooded with cookware options and marketing claims that make it easy for consumers to discern truly safe and reliable product choices.
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Genuine porcelain enamel resists corrosion from household cleaners, abrasion, and the wear and tear of daily handling.
Genuine porcelain enamel resists corrosion from household cleaners, abrasion, and the wear and tear of daily handling.
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Porcelain enamel ceramic coatings have been used since the 19th century.
Porcelain enamel ceramic coatings have been used since the 19th century.
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Porcelain enamel cookware is not resistant to warping, discoloration, and cracking.
Porcelain enamel cookware is not resistant to warping, discoloration, and cracking.
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Porcelain enamel can only be used on stovetops with gas heat.
Porcelain enamel can only be used on stovetops with gas heat.
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Porcelain enamel cookware has a hardness rating of 10 on the Mohs scale.
Porcelain enamel cookware has a hardness rating of 10 on the Mohs scale.
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Porcelain enamel does not transmit or absorb odors, therefore food will not develop a metallic taste.
Porcelain enamel does not transmit or absorb odors, therefore food will not develop a metallic taste.
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Porcelain enamel cookware can withstand temperatures up to 850°F (480 to 450°C).
Porcelain enamel cookware can withstand temperatures up to 850°F (480 to 450°C).
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Porcelain enamel ceramic coatings are not suitable for water heaters.
Porcelain enamel ceramic coatings are not suitable for water heaters.
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Porcelain enamel cookware is not dishwasher safe.
Porcelain enamel cookware is not dishwasher safe.
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Vibrantz’s porcelain enamel ceramic coatings do not offer customizable solutions.
Vibrantz’s porcelain enamel ceramic coatings do not offer customizable solutions.
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Porcelain enamel cookware has excellent color stability and will not fade or blister.
Porcelain enamel cookware has excellent color stability and will not fade or blister.
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