Which frying pan should you choose? All our guides

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Which pan should you choose? All our guides

Titanium, stainless steel, non-stick, ceramic: every material has its rules. Our guides explain what really changes in the kitchen, what coatings actually contain, and how to choose a utensil you will not have to replace.

5 guidesSources and regulations citedUpdated September 2026

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Titanium or stainless steel pan: which should you choose?
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Frequently asked questions

Which pan should you choose for health?

A pan with no applied coating: pure titanium, stainless steel or cast iron. A bare metal cannot break down into particles, because there is nothing to break down. The trade-off is that you have to preheat properly, otherwise food sticks.

What is the difference between a titanium pan and a “titanium” pan?

“Titanium” most often refers to a non-stick coating reinforced with titanium particles, applied over aluminium. A pure titanium pan is made of the metal itself, with no applied layer. The two products have nothing in common.

Does a titanium pan work on induction?

Yes, if the base is designed for it, with a ferromagnetic disc. Titanium on its own is not magnetic: it is the construction of the base that makes a pan induction-compatible.

Do titanium or stainless steel pans need seasoning?

No. Seasoning applies to cast iron and carbon steel, which rust. With titanium and stainless steel, everything comes down to preheating, not to a layer of polymerised oil.

Pure titanium pans, with no coating

One metal only, no applied layer, lifetime guarantee. 20, 24 or 28 cm, induction and dishwasher safe.

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