The perfect coating

 

We love our planet as much as you do. That’s why we incorporate durability, reusability and recyclability into all our collections. Our products are made to the highest quality for a life-time of cooking joy, enabling you to contribute to the well-being of our planet. For instance, our kitchen tools serve dual functions, our jars are designed to reduce food waste, and our smart cookware promotes energy-efficient cooking. At BergHOFF, we firmly believe in creating added value for all our stakeholders and in cultivating an environment that prioritizes saving energy, optimizing time and enhancing efficiency, while reducing the overall carbon footprint towards a sustainable tomorrow. 

Whether you seek pans lasting a lifetime or a non-stick option with a healthy coating, BergHOFF guarantees an amazing culinary experience that aligns with sustainability and health. Anticipating future regulations, we’re ready to surpass expectations by replacing PTFE coatings with non-stick coatings, free from PFAS.

All our latest cookware innovations feature this cutting-edge, environmentally conscious solution. Our commitment goes beyond innovation; we develop every product with the environment in mind, aiming for the lowest possible impact. BergHOFF doesn’t just offer eco-conscious solutions; we provide you with the ultimate cooking joy, ensuring your culinary adventures are as delightful as they are responsible!

 

WHAT IS A COATING?

In any aluminium and some cast iron pots as well as some stainless-steel pots you’ll find a coating that serves as a buffer between your ingredients and the body material. In general, BergHOFF is using a CeraGreen or a FernoGreen non-stick coating. Curious to find out what’s the difference? Keep on reading!

 

WHAT IS CERAGREEN NON-STICK COATING?

Discover BergHOFF’s ceramic non-stick coating, named CeraGreen. This innovative coating is crafted from robust, natural-based materials, available in a variety of mineral-based blends. What sets CeraGreen apart is not just its outstanding performance but also its environmental conscientiousness – the production of ceramic coating significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to common PTFE coatings.

Indulge in healthy cooking*: our ceramic coating is PFAS-free, ensuring a better experience for both you and the environment. With excellent non-stick capabilities, this coating allows you to cook with minimal to no fat. It stands as the perfect alternative to traditional PTFE non-stick coatings, excelling in durability, non-stick performance, and ease of maintenance.

CeraGreen boasts resistance to colour transmission, heat, and stains during cooking, guaranteeing an aroma-neutral and unadulterated taste. Choose from a spectrum of colours, ranging from light to dark, to complement your kitchen aesthetics. Elevate your culinary experience with CeraGreen – where performance meets sustainability in a palette of vibrant options.

* Contains NO PFAS and NO PFAS were used during the manufacturing process, unlike pans with PTFE coating.
Lower CO2 emissions during production than PTFE-coated pans.
Contains no "Substance of Very High Concern" (SVHC) at a concentration > 0.1% weight by weight, as currently appearing in the European ECHA "Candidate list for authorization".
Regarding toxic substances, complies according the  REACH-regulation (EG) N° 1907/2006.

 

WHAT IS FERNOGREEN NON-STICK COATING?

FernoGreen is an industrial non-stick coating used for cookware (PTFE) and bakeware (silicone-polyester). This unique coating is especially known for its ultimate non-stick properties. It prevents food from sticking in the pan while cooking, even with an absolute minimum of oil. PTFE coatings repel oil, water, and nutrients. Sugars, gluten, and proteins cannot adhere to the surface. Just make sure you take good care of the cookware by using soft utensils, never cut into your pan and use protectors when storing to avoid scratching the coating. Our FernoGreen coating does not contain PFOA, GEN-X, BPA, APEO, NMP or PFOS. 

 

SUSTAINABLE FORMULA LABEL (FOR FERNOGREEN)

The best for you, your health, and the environment. This ‘Sustainable formula – marking’ fulfills important requirements for environmental and health protection. It has a significant contribution and impact to questions around sustainability.

It guarantees the PTFE non-stick coating is:

1/ Produced without pollutants: Our aim is to protect the environment and thus human life in the whole production process. Therefore, all substances on the SVHC list (Substances of Very High Concern) of the EC REACH Regulation 1907/2006, are banned from the formulation of our coatings.

2/ Resource-efficiently produced: Our manufacturers consistently focus on the development of coatings that are produced and processed as resource efficiently as possible. (CO2-neutral production / Closed loop water usage / water-thinnable coating materials)

3/ Produced in a safe working environment: We insist on a safe working environment in the processing and manufacture of our coatings, because we do not use substances listed in Annex XVII (EC REACH Regulation 1907/2006), even though their use for the production of coatings is permitted there.

The above will be monitored and adapted continuously to the latest EU legislation, which is strictly controlled by accredited third-party test labs.

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CERAGREEN AND FERNOGREEN?

CeraGreen and FernoGreen non-stick cookware are virtually the same in terms of use, maintenance, and durability. When you are shopping for some new cookware, your decision-making process should come down to the cookware’s performance, design and pricing.

Both coatings have high qualitative non-stick performance capabilities but FernoGreen coated non-stick pans do a better job at preventing food from sticking to the surface.

 

CERTIFICATIONS & TESTINGS

CeraGreen and FernoGreen coatings are completely approved to the most recent EU regulations for food contact, tested by accredited third-party test labs and safe to use.

 

NON-STICK COATINGS APPLIED ON BERGHOFF COOKWARE

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