PTFB/ Teflon question

[dw310]

I have a teflon question: I bought a breadmaker yesterday, only to discover the bread pan has non-stick (teflon) coating. So I posted on a breadmaking forum, asking if there were any breadmakers with stainless steel bread pans out there (answer to that is 'no.") Below is the response I got. What do you all think? Anybody have any more info on this? Thanks!!

 

 

PTFE's are toxic to birds if they are overheated. It should be OK at bread baking temperatures--about 350 degrees or so. And, because of the computer control, you are unlikely to overheat or burn with the ABM unless it's malfunctioning.

I would open a window and not have the bird in the same room as the bread machine when its in use, but I think it will be OK (though I can certainly understand why you might not want to take the risk). I used a bread machine many years and my cockatiel was fine.

I don't know for sure, but I don't think any ABM manufacturer makes a pan without a PTFE coating.

Edited October 30, 2010 by dw310

[dw310]

Wow. I'm answering my own question. Here's a great read:

 

http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=15+1829&aid=2874

[Dave007]

In case you're interested any further, we have a 6 page sticky in the Health Room above called

 

Teflon coated Cookware

[JDS5607]

I have used teflon in my home, forever... I use a breadmaker as well, and just make sure that EVERYTIME I am cooking, no birds are in the kitchen, and that the fan is on, and a window is open. Also, making sure not to let the pan overheat is important... I know it's not something you are "supposed" to do, but I think done with caution and common sense, it can be done.

[JDS5607]

OH- and inspecting pans is also key. I double check my pans everytime they are washed, for scratches, dings, and anything else that isn't right. If it is scratched, it gets thrown out

 

Thanks for the articles! Very interesting readings!

[dw310]

In case you're interested any further, we have a 6 page sticky in the Health Room above called

 

Teflon coated Cookware

 

Now how did I miss that?? Thanks, Dave!!