PTFE coatings are criticised because they can damage the environment. We have tested ceramic and cast iron pans. Are they suitable alternatives? The good news: Good coated frying pans without PTFE are available from around €65. The bad news: Only two out of 13 models tested received the quality rating Good...

The frying pan from Fissler is easy to use in most situations, thanks in part to its hand part. Furthermore, the model heats up quickly so that you can start frying after a short time; the temperatures at different points on the base of the pan hardly differ from each other. Despite the coating, some food may stick strongly, so you need to be careful here...