Another reason to not eat corn, at least Microwave P.C.

Paul Findley · 05-02-2006, 01:12 PM

David Stegman · 05-02-2006, 01:26 PM

Damn it! One of my rare cheat snacks is light microwave popcorn.

Paul Findley · 05-02-2006, 01:41 PM

Sorry, but at least the half life is only 4 years.

Charlie Jackson · 05-02-2006, 03:43 PM

One of the most widely known compounds made using PFOA is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), sold under the brand name Teflon by DuPont.

Roger Harrell · 05-02-2006, 04:15 PM

There are current studies underway about the health impacts of teflon. As long as it stays adhered to whatever surface it is coating it's not a problem, but most of these surfaces breakdown over time and enter your food. It's a pretty non-reactive substance (why it works so well as a non-stick), but there are signs it is having some effect. Better quality teflon cookware will not sluff teflon into your food as rapidly. I love teflon so I'm pretty bummed about the possibilities.

John Seiler · 05-02-2006, 04:32 PM

I'm cool with going back to Jiffy-Pop!

Scott Kustes · 05-02-2006, 08:18 PM

I quit using Teflon. I found that a drizzle of oil makes my skillet and wok just as non-stick as the Teflon without any worries of PFOA. It may be a non-issue, but if something else accomplishes the same task, why leave it to chance?

Blair Robert Lowe · 05-02-2006, 09:45 PM

Jiffy pop rules over Microwave popcorn anyday. Just don't burn it.
Plus it's more fun to make. Or an air popper.

Butch White · 05-03-2006, 07:20 AM

ePTFE or expanded PTFE is also the primary component in GORE-TEX. It's great for fabrics but I'm not sure I want it anywhere near (or in) my food. That being said, PTFE is one of the most inert compounds ever created.

David Stegman · 05-03-2006, 03:13 PM

Jiffy Pop it is!

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05-02-2006, 01:12 PM	#1
Paul Findley Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Longmont CO Posts: 1,257	PFOA

05-02-2006, 01:26 PM	#2
David Stegman Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 262	Damn it! One of my rare cheat snacks is light microwave popcorn.

05-02-2006, 01:41 PM	#3
Paul Findley Member Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Longmont CO Posts: 1,257	Sorry, but at least the half life is only 4 years.

05-02-2006, 03:43 PM	#4
Charlie Jackson Banned Profile: Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Santa Carlos New Mexico Posts: 204	One of the most widely known compounds made using PFOA is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), sold under the brand name Teflon by DuPont.

05-02-2006, 04:15 PM	#5
Roger Harrell Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Rafael CA Posts: 2,318	There are current studies underway about the health impacts of teflon. As long as it stays adhered to whatever surface it is coating it's not a problem, but most of these surfaces breakdown over time and enter your food. It's a pretty non-reactive substance (why it works so well as a non-stick), but there are signs it is having some effect. Better quality teflon cookware will not sluff teflon into your food as rapidly. I love teflon so I'm pretty bummed about the possibilities.

05-02-2006, 04:32 PM	#6
John Seiler Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 1,687	I'm cool with going back to Jiffy-Pop!

05-02-2006, 08:18 PM	#7
Scott Kustes Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 1,258	I quit using Teflon. I found that a drizzle of oil makes my skillet and wok just as non-stick as the Teflon without any worries of PFOA. It may be a non-issue, but if something else accomplishes the same task, why leave it to chance?

05-02-2006, 09:45 PM	#8
Blair Robert Lowe Member Profile: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sacramento CA Posts: 7,948	Jiffy pop rules over Microwave popcorn anyday. Just don't burn it. Plus it's more fun to make. Or an air popper.

05-03-2006, 07:20 AM	#9
Butch White Departed Profile: Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 120	ePTFE or expanded PTFE is also the primary component in GORE-TEX. It's great for fabrics but I'm not sure I want it anywhere near (or in) my food. That being said, PTFE is one of the most inert compounds ever created.

05-03-2006, 03:13 PM	#10
David Stegman Member Profile: Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lubbock TX Posts: 262	Jiffy Pop it is!