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Made In ProCoat 10-Inch Nonstick Frying Pan scores higher on safety - here's why.
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Made In ProCoat discloses PTFE in the product line name and AB1200 filing. FDA-approved for food contact. Modern PTFE made without PFOA — but PTFE is still a PFAS compound.
This pan uses PTFE — the same core chemistry as traditional nonstick and a PFAS-class compound. Tramontina's own AB 1200 disclosure confirms PFAS are intentionally added. If avoiding PFAS is a priority, this pan is not a fit.
Made In's AB1200 page explicitly lists PTFE, FEP, and PFA for the ProCoat line — full chemical disclosure.
Tramontina is more transparent than most: they publish California AB 1200 disclosures at the product page level, not just category level. That's a meaningful transparency step above the legal minimum.
500°F is ATK's maximum safe-use ceiling for PTFE — the degradation threshold where PTFE can begin releasing fumes. Made In meets this threshold exactly.
This pan is safe in the oven to 400°F — below most PTFE competitors, which typically reach 500°F. If you regularly finish dishes in the oven above 400°F (roasting, broiling), you'll hit this limit. It's also a narrower buffer before the temperature range where PTFE fume risk increases.
5-ply stainless clad distributes heat evenly and enables induction compatibility. Same base construction as Made In's premium stainless cookware.
Cast aluminum heats quickly and evenly, which is exactly what you want in a nonstick pan. It's why Wirecutter picks this as their budget top choice for gas and electric stovetops. The tradeoff is it's slightly less durable than hard-anodized aluminum over years of use.
2 coating layers is CI's minimum tested threshold. More susceptible to wear than 3+ layer designs. Use medium heat and avoid metal utensils to extend coating life.
Three-layer PTFE coating is solid for this price tier — enough to expect 3-5 years of use with proper care (no metal utensils, hand wash recommended). Not the most layers available in the category, but appropriate for the price point.
5-ply stainless outer layer provides full induction compatibility with no warping risk. Works on all cooktops.
This pan does not work on induction cooktops — Tramontina is explicit about it. If you have induction now or are considering switching, this pan won't work. There's no adapter that fixes this; you'd need a different pan with an encapsulated steel base.
At CI's ideal weight ceiling for a 10-inch pan. Easy to lift and pour one-handed.
At 2.05 lbs this is genuinely easy to use every day — light enough to flip with one hand, easy to pour from, and comfortable to hold for extended cooking. It's the lightest pan we tested in this category.
Hollow Stay Cool stainless handle dissipates heat better than solid stainless. Fully oven-safe to 500°F. Use an oven mitt for anything above 5 minutes of stovetop use.
The silicone-grip handle stays cool while cooking — no pot holders needed for stovetop use. The stainless steel core underneath won't loosen or degrade, unlike plastic handles. This is genuinely one of the best handle designs in the category at any price point.
Hand-wash only — the right recommendation for PTFE pans. Dishwasher detergents and high heat degrade nonstick coatings.
Tramontina says it's dishwasher-safe, but Cook's Illustrated is clear: hand wash nonstick pans to protect the coating. Running this through the dishwasher regularly will shorten the life of the three-layer PTFE coating — and potentially void the warranty sooner than expected.
Made In states lifetime warranty for ProCoat. Note: some customer reports cite 1-year warranty — confirm with brand before purchasing if warranty is important.
A lifetime warranty on a $24.95 pan is exceptional. Tramontina covers manufacturer defects including coating that bubbles or flakes and loose rivets — the failure modes you actually worry about with nonstick. Hand wash it, use silicone utensils, and this warranty is genuinely meaningful.
At $149, this is priced well above WC's recommended nonstick range. Nonstick pans have a 3-5 year coating lifespan — the premium price is harder to justify vs. the Viking Hard Anodized at $49.99 with comparable scores.
At $24.95 with a lifetime warranty, this is an exceptional deal for a PTFE nonstick pan. Wirecutter considers $30-$60 the ideal price range for this category — Tramontina comes in under the floor of that range while still delivering above-average durability.
Everything you need to make the call - who each one is for, and who should skip it.
Go for it if you...
You already use Made In cookware and want a matching nonstick pan with the same 5-ply stainless base
You're comfortable with disclosed PTFE and want induction-encapsulated performance for precise heat control
You'll hand-wash and use medium heat — proper care can extend a 2-layer coating well beyond the 3-5 year benchmark
You cook on gas or electric (not induction) and are comfortable with PTFE — this is Wirecutter's best budget pick and R3's highest-rated usability pan in the cohort.
Budget is a priority: at $25 with a lifetime warranty, the price-to-durability ratio is the best in this category.
You want the lightest pan in the cohort (2.05 lbs) with a stay-cool silicone handle for comfortable daily use.
You'll hand wash the pan — the lifetime warranty plus proper care is the formula for maximum coating longevity.
You accept PTFE chemistry and want a transparent brand that publishes AB 1200 disclosures at the product level.
The main thing to know
At $149, this is the most expensive pan in this batch — and it uses PTFE with 2 coating layers. If budget allows, the GreenPan Venice Pro offers ceramic (PFAS-free) at similar pricing with more coating layers.
PTFE coating confirmed — Tramontina's own AB 1200 disclosure lists Fluoropolymer/PTFE as intentionally added. The 400°F oven cap is also below the 500°F standard for PTFE competitors, limiting oven versatility and leaving a narrower buffer before fume risk increases. For families prioritizing PFAS-free cookware, this pan does not qualify.
Skip this if you...
You want a PFAS-free coating — this is PTFE, not ceramic
You're price-comparing — Viking Hard Anodized ($49.99) scores nearly as high with 3 layers
You're uncertain about the warranty — Made In's ProCoat warranty term (1-year vs. lifetime) is ambiguous
You have or are switching to an induction cooktop — this pan explicitly does not work on induction.
You want PFAS-free cookware — PTFE is a PFAS-class compound and Tramontina's own AB 1200 page confirms it is intentionally added.
You regularly finish dishes in the oven above 400°F — the 400°F cap limits oven versatility and sits below most PTFE competitors.
Neither of these quite what you're looking for?
I've reviewed all Non Stick Pans options at every price pointEvery Non-Stick Pans in our database is scored using R3's deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. For this comparison, we evaluated Made In and Tramontina across 3 independent criteria: Safety (66%), Efficacy (25%), Usability (9%). No sponsored rankings. No paid placements.
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I'd start with Made In Made In ProCoat 10-Inch Nonstick Frying Pan - it scored 6.9/10 overall in our scoring system. Safety is our top-weighted scoring pillar, followed by efficacy, and usability. Check which pillar matters most to your family and compare those specific scores.
R3 uses a deterministic scoring system - the same inputs always produce the same score. We evaluate each Non-Stick Pans across Safety, Efficacy, Usability using independently verified data. No sponsored rankings. No paid placements. Every score is fully reproducible.
Not necessarily. The overall score reflects our weighted rubric, but your priorities may differ. If you care most about safety, compare the safety scores directly. If budget drives your decision, the prices tell a clearer story. The "right" pick is the one that matches what matters most to your family.
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