Ozeri100% APEO, GenX, PFBS, PFOS, PFOA, NMP and NEP-Free German-Made Coating 5 L (5.3 Quart) ZP8-5L

I'd say this pan has been subject to almost daily use. We followed the instructions on cleaning and preparing the pan. Discolouring started to show after 4-5 months of use and then overnight, we suddenly saw part of the coating had burst/cracked about 11 months in. Real shame as it was our 'go to' but given the above average price paid, I'm not convinced I need to spend this sort of money again when a reputable German brand won't even give me a year's worth of usage!

EXTREMELY disappointed and upset to have just learned that, contrary to what I was told (and the DECEPTIVE ADVERTISING on both Amazon & the packaging), Ozeri Stone Earth products contain the ***toxic*** PTFE (aka part of what makes up Teflon). It has been proven to be a ***carcinogen and toxic to humans and the environment*** (Look it up, research it. There are also documentaries about it.). This was a big purchase for me. I saved for it. I threw away all of our Teflon and other toxic pots and pans and just bought this. The instructions were given also said that it was safe to cook on high - which we've been doing for month -- but this is not true. High heat significantly increases the carcinogenic and toxic risks.

This is a fabulous saucepan. The biggest selling point is that it is PFOA & APEO-FREE, which basically means it has a non-stick coating, which is not harmful like Tefal.I was able to find a PFOA frying pan, griddle and a stockpot from Wilko for a very good price but I couldn't find a large saucepan, which led me to look on Amazon.I stumbled on the Ozeri pan and it is lovely. It is heavy with a sturdy handle and includes a lid with a lovely shaped handle, which fits nicely in my hand.As a bonus it includes a thick felt pan protector, which I think is a must for when it comes to stacking.Follow the instructions for cleaning and seasoning.It comes well boxed and is perfect for gift giving.My first use was to make a bolognese and I was nervous that the red sauce might stain the 'stone-derived' coating but it rinsed right off.The key to keeping these types of pans looking new is to always use MEDIUM heat. It does take a bit longer to heat up and brown but patience will keep your pan looking new.High heat will scorch the coating, mistakes I have made with other 'stone-coated' pans I have owned in the past from Lakeland.I think this is a lovely pan. You can see the German made quality from packaging to product. I truly hope it will last for years.Eventually when my Wilko pans finally wear out or I get bored of them I will be replacing them with Ozeri Stone Earth pans.

I have had the smaller frying pan version for a few years, and this is the same. The non stick is ace and it heats really evenly.The one issue I have is that from the moment I opened the box I smelled an awful musty stench coming from the plastic handles.I've washed it multiple times to try to get rid of it, but 2 days in it still stinks. I just used it to cook and now my hands smell too (after washing them).I'm in two minds about whether to keep it. I'll give it a couple of weeks but if the smell doesn't go away I'll have to send it back.I never had this issue with the frying pan. The material of the handle looks a bit different though so perhaps they have changed how they make them.

As the headline says, these pans are amazing!Follow the instructions you get with them, in terms of prep before using, and also care for use and washing, and you'll love them! Nothing sticks, and they're a doddle to clean (we hand-wash them, after waiting for the pan to cool - as it says in the instructions). When done this way, the food wipes straight off with a regular dishcloth - no need to soak and / or scrub at all! Highly recommended - we were so please with this that my wife bought another smaller Ozeri stone earth frying pan, and I've used it for omelettes, which just slide straight out of the pan when cooked - absolutely no sticking at all!