01Gold Standard
10.25" Cast Iron Skillet
$20-25
cast-ironPFAS-freelifetime
Pure cast iron—no coatings, PFAS, or synthetics. Iron leaching is beneficial for most people. Lasts generations with care.
Quality Score12/12
Purity
Evidence
Transparency
Value
Strong Evidence
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Ingredients & Purity
Pure cast iron. Pre-seasoned with vegetable oil (can be re-seasoned).
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Scientific Evidence
Iron leaching well-studied—beneficial unless you have hemochromatosis. No coating = no degradation concerns.
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Brand Transparency
Simple, transparent product. Made in USA.
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Value Assessment
$20-25. Best value cookware that lasts forever.
Why Not Alternatives?
Teflon releases toxic fumes at 500°F. Ceramic coatings degrade. Cast iron is inert, durable, and actually adds iron to food.