Ozeri 12” Green Earth Frying Pan, with Textured Ceramic Non-Stick Coating from Germany (100% PTFE, PFOA and APEO Free)

In Jan 2019, after much research into non-toxic, well-reviewed and affordable cookware, I decided on the Ozeri Green Earth range and purchased this 8” Frying Pan and the Sauce Pan. On receiving them I noticed that the stickers in the centres were different. The Frying Pan was CK2 and the Sauce Pan was C3+. This led me to investigate Greblon further and I discovered there are numerous types of Greblon used for all manner of applications, but at time of writing this review, for cookware there are 11 and of these, there are only 2 that do not contain PTFE and are 100% toxin free – CK1 (single coat ceramic) or CK2 (double coat). C3+ is a PTFE (ie Teflon) based ceramic coating so I returned the Sauce Pan. I have now been using the Frying Pan for 8 weeks and am so far delighted with it. Having had a Green Pan frying pan for a couple of years, I know that ceramic coating is not always as non-stick as you would like it to be and can require diligent cleaning to keep carbonisation at bay. Having learned this hard way, my Green Pan has lost a lot of its non-stick properties but is still useful for cooking things that taste better for a little bit of burn… such as crispy bacon ;o) With my new Ozeri pan, I have followed the instructions to a T. After thoroughly seasoning with coconut oil, and cleaning only after the pan has cooled with very hot water and a soft bristle brush, I have so far maintained the non-stick properties and not had anything catch or burn that required any abrasive cleaning or the use of washing up liquid, inside or out. I have also been more aware of not cooking at such high heats as I used to, and accepting the bit of extra time this takes, and have been surprised at how much better some foods taste for this. I always add a little bit of butter or coconut oil to my pan, so do not attempt to dry fry, but have been able to cut this down to a smidgen and still not have anything stick. If this changes, I will update this review. As for the quality of the pan, it is faultless. Chunky but not too heavy, like cast iron or stoneware, with a grippy rubberised, stay cool handle that does not hurt my finger joints like some of my pans do. This handle is apparently oven safe to 180oC, though I have not put that to the test! Food cooks evenly and whilst I am not sure if the textured bottom really adds to the non-stick properties of the pan, it certainly adds an appealing pattern to things like omelettes! Initially I did not want green coloured cookware, preferring the look of Ozeri’s Stone Earth range, but the non-toxic properties of the Green Earth were paramount for me, and I quickly changed my opinion and now love the snazzy contrast of the green against my black ceramic hob in my black and white kitchen. In fact, I love this little pan so much I will be purchasing the 3 frying pan set today so I have the 10” and 12” also ;o)

EDIT - Updating my previous review after receiving our replacement item - pan works perfectly now, I use only the tiniest amount of oil rubbed around with kitchen towel and nothing sticks at all. It's also really easy to clean. Customer service was great, I didn't expect anything as we had bought the original pan nearly a year before I wrote the original review. However after a couple of emails we were sent a brand new pan with the return label to send the old one back. The new pan has a smooth non-stick surface, compared to the old textured one. OLD - Bought this as a replacement for our really old non-stick pan - I was super excited about having a non-stick pan that actually worked! Unfortunately we've found that everything sticks to this one even with a decent oil coating, no matter how low the temperature and how carefully we cook things. Eggs are an absolute nightmare to clean off and I've actually gone back to using my stainless steel pan as at least I can attack that with a wire scrubber to remove any really stubborn bits. We've tried pancakes and homemade tortilla wraps but still no good - I think it might be the textured surface that makes things stick rather than slide. After nearly a year of use we've given up and are going to buy a different non-stick pan. On the plus side, this pan is nice and heavy and the heat distribution is good, so we'll continue to use it for more liquid-based cooking like sauces or currys etc.

I bought the pan due to the "healthier" ceramic coating and the many positive ratings on Amazon. I was very impressed with the pan when I first tried it. Pancakes and eggs just slid through the pan - amazing non-stick. Cleaning was very easy and the pan appeared to be of solid quality (I really like the weight - it's perfect). After one week of use, I noticed that pancakes started to stick to the pan in one of the corners. I have cleaned the pan as per the instructions which came with then pan. Once I noticed the sticking, I followed the instructions referring to this and cleaned the pan with vinegar and also boiled water in the pan, let it cool and cleaned it. This morning I "tried" to cook pancakes again. All of them went into the rubbish bin, I was not able to get the pancakes out of the pan they were like glued to the pan. Again, this was despite seasoning the pan as per instructions, following the cleaning instructions every single time, doing a deep clean as described in the instructions and cooking with some coconut oil. In the end, I paid a lot of money for a pan which worked very well at the beginning and now is unusable after only 2 weeks(!). I am very disappointed.

Great pan, larger than I expected so I unfortunately returned.

I've been wishing for years that I had a nice frying pan for pancakes, and now I do! I gathered up my recipe and ingredients and set to work after receiving my pan. When my ingredients were mixed and ready, I heated up my Green Earth frying pan and started pouring in the pancake batter. The pan was heating evenly and as I moved it a little to adjust it over the fire, I couldn’t help but notice the cozy handle (hubby laughed at me when I told him to come feel the cozy handle)! But it’s a little soft, and gives a nice grip so that you don’t burn yourself or find it awkward to lift. Then I remembered why I hadn’t used my fresh new pan yet…I didn’t have a silicon turner! I didn’t want to damage the non-stick surface of this pan, but I hadn’t yet made it into the city to purchase one….so... keepin’ it real…I searched the utensil drawer and found a spatula I thought I could use. It wasn’t ideal and it meant I couldn’t flip those apple pancakes over as quickly as I should have…but it did the job. It's the perfect size for family pancakes, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken quesidillas, and so much more. This was the first time in YEARS that my pancakes didn’t turn out a very dark burnt colour. Honestly, they would have been nice and golden if I’d had the right utensils! Now I have my eye on some pretty rainbow utensils by Ozeri....hint, hint, Christmas is coming.... One more thing that I should mention is that one of the reasons I use cast-iron pans is because I don’t like the thought of the ‘stuff’ put into non-stick pans to make them that way, but this pan is 100% PTFE and PFOA free (no heavy metals or chemicals). Did I mention that everyone was happy coming in to steal the fresh pancakes but disappeared when it was time to clean up? But not to worry, cleaning up my new Ozeri products was a breeze! I could get used to a life of golden pancakes and non-stick, easy-clean pans!

I bought the 30cm pan in November 2015, so I've had it for nearly 2 years and I'm now looking to replace it because it's no longer non-stick. I loved it at first. Non stick and green credentials. But I would have expected it to last longer really. It's a shame. as the rest of it is still in good nick. btw, I've never used metal utensils in it, and it's only been cleaned with microfibre cloths.

Purchased this for the health reasons and was pleased by its weight and solid build when it arrived, but after just a couple of weeks, there is serious chipping off of the non-stick coating and it is not acceptable after such a short period of use. I also like to look after my things and keep them looking new a long as possible but even after serious "scrubbing" of the green outer coating, I cannot get the brown food stains of the side, and again, it's only been used a few times. This said, it is certainly non-stick and very well built so perhaps I have a bad one. I'd like to think I have as it generally looks and feels as if it should be an excellent pan and as I bought it for the lack of chemicals and to make cooking a little healthier for my children, I can' t see many alternatives with such good ratings.

seems nice and solid so far. heats up very quickly. Hard to tell how good for the planet it really is, but no problems with it as a frying pan. Things are not sticking at all, although it got the odd stain on the outside which was probably my fault. It is nice and heavy. I notice from some of the other reviews the non-stick doesn't last very long but then it didn't with my previous pans, so will let you know in a few months if it is better or worse than other pans. Update as promised - 3months on I have not found any deterioration in the non-stick abilities of the pan. I have followed the instructions carefully and have had no problems with it. Apart from the odd discoloration on the outside, the inside of the pan is as good as new.

unexpected light weight... very handy to use :)

1. u cannot wipe things off, if u are only boiling eggs and apply adequate oil, nothing sticks, 2 non stick? more like enamel-ish non stick. it is not your average teflon hard shelled or crystalline non stick sand blasted style surface rather, it gets nice looking like a carbon steel wok, with proper oil usage. But the problem is when u cook any way other than that u get sticking. And it can get bad, just like a carbon steel wok can stick as well, although both are way superior to cast iron, I would assume both are superior to traditional non stick pans, traditional heavy wok, traditional french dutch oven, traditional stainless steel cookware. but to say that this thing is fast cooking, is a bit far fetched. I tried to cook some water on this, without a microwave atm and not wanting to wait for water to boil in a kettle. (no electric kettle atm )_ and I have to watch this thing, otherwise it will leave all the white water residue over, and I have to wash them off.. not that it's hard but it's just a pain to have to see this thing become all abrasive to the touch..u want your cookware, especially this cookware to be slick, cus that is how it gets nonstick. I am returning this tomorrow and hopefully I will get a full refund as is the policy of Amazon. I find that the carbon steel wok I deserted due to less than cast iron but still apparent seasoning and flaking problem, cooks things way faster, if you do oriental cuisine at all../or you cook a lot of things and stir fry them. If all you do is light frying, yeah sure this thing can be your one and only pan, but I do cook oriental meal, and I am having my eyes on the slick surface(without the hex texture to make it hard to wash clean--and it is hard to wash clean and u cannot even check for sure without a good eye vision..i guess u have to use tissue to check for sure, or water and then poured into a glass, then see if there are particles of leftover residue) version of this pan. I have no idea when earlier the either version came out, but I have had enough with washing this version, although it is asthetically pleasing and I assume it does help with cooking.--in an alternative way--i am by no mean a thermo cooking expert. Also having eyes on their one and only wok, again, slick surface inside. Both are at a pretty high price at the moment, as is this pan I bought like, a month or 2 ago. Hoping that Amazon make good novel product/brand like Ozeri on sale instead of all the other honestly mundane stuff that just makes you want to ignore the deals sometimes. Oh, and did I mention that Ozeri sent out an email and let me choose between a great kitchen scale and 4 set of gourmet glassware they make, both at about 30$ after discount. They send it out right after I responded and the scale, without even reading through the manual, works like a charm. I use it to measure my gaming mice weight at the moment. Not a fan of intricately calculated cooking. Buy Ozeri Product, and be blessed with their candid customer service and their promotional methods! edit： now the good thing about this, as it occurs to me when i continue to use my old carbon steel wok, is that a fry pan like this gives u ability to cook something flat out. a wok, however big for domestic use, cannot do that. and not to mention the size of a wok is just not a good feel for cooking small stuff like, frying couple eggs and some bread. edit: there are many people that will notice that albeit the general high reviews, a little closer look from the more careful buyers( or, willing to take more time than just looking at generic search results and ratings--and I assume that is the case for most people half intentionally buying quirk items like ceramic stuff?) So I want to share my view on this whole debate. Yes, Ozeri is not making perfect items. No, that does not mean u guys should intentionally flame or praise without reason. I stand by Ozeri for their candidness, even if that means they are sending out freebies and asking for good reviews. They are not forging reviews, the customers are responsible for writing responsible reviews instead of just getting all jazzed cus they might get freebies as I did. Ozeri is a major innovator and end user seller who contributes to the promotion of high quality, asthetically pleasing, light, toxic free, non stick cooking. It takes a lot of effort to combat the teflon regime, but they did it, and now you guys starts to flame them. If anything I shall thank them, and if you have not done your thanks, don't even start with flaming.

I had high expectations for this over-priced pan. We treated it well, kept the felt padding in it when not in use, seasoned it according to instructions, never used metal utensils in it. Now everything sticks to it. I mean everything. Unless the pan is swimming in oil or butter, everything just sticks. NOT recommended. Disappointing.

sartén de ceramica muy cómoda y de gran calidad. Calidad precio muy acorde, normalmente este tipo de sartenes son caras y está aunque en un principio parezca cara bien merece gastar el dinero. Su calidad es excelente y aguanta muy bien. IMPORTANTE: No tiene teflón;es libre de PTFE y PFOA ( sustancia nocivas para la salud)

Excellent quality, the right size and depth It’s exactly what I was looking for If you are like me and looking for a safe high quality none stick fry pan I highly recommend this