Copper is a particularly soft metal, so on its own, it scratches and dents easily. With the help of stainless steel, copper pans can last a lifetime. Another drawback to copper is its price: copper pots are notoriously expensive.

We guarantee that the Copper Chef® cookware will not warp, rust, dent or chip with normal consumer use for the lifetime of the product. For the purposes of this guarantee, the lifetime is seven (7) years from the date of purchase. The Copper Chef® cookware is covered by a 90-day money-back guarantee.

Copper Chef Cookware is made of aluminum with Cerami-Tech, Non-Stick Coating and a stainless steel induction plate.

The Copper Chef® Deep Dish Pan is aluminum with Cerami Tech™ Non-Stick Coating and a stainless steel induction plate. For more product information, please call customer service at 973-287-5197.

But copper ions also have negative effects: they react with acid, resulting in off flavors. In excessive amounts, they can be toxic. Copper shouldn't be used to cook sauces with ingredients like lemon juice, wine, tomatoes. In the end, most copper pots and pans have to be lined for everyday cooking.

Copper cookware Copper can leach into to your food in amounts that aren't safe to consume. Unlined copper isn't safe for everyday cooking, and common copper cookware coatings such as tin and nickel often aren't much better. Shop for Mauviel lined copper cookware online.

Cons of copper cookware

• It's expensive. A single pot typically runs at least $100 and a full set can easily set you back thousands.
• It's not an everyday pan. Copper is not ideal for everyday cooking.
• It's high maintenance.

A lifetime warranty can mean the life of the product; once a manufacturer stops making replacement parts, the warranty ends. It can also mean as long as a company is in business, or as long as you are the first owner.

Cons of copper cookware

• It's expensive. A single pot typically runs at least $100 and a full set can easily set you back thousands.
• It's not an everyday pan. Copper is not ideal for everyday cooking.
• It's high maintenance.

But copper ions also have negative effects: they react with acid, resulting in off flavors. In excessive amounts, they can be toxic. Copper shouldn't be used to cook sauces with ingredients like lemon juice, wine, tomatoes.

When exposed to acids (i.e. acidic foods like tomatoes and citrus) the metal can leach into the food, contaminating it. Although it's beautiful to look at and it efficiently conducts heat, copper is toxic when ingested. So, you don't want even trace amounts to get into your food.

Uncoated or Unlined Copper Cookware Eating one meal prepared in an unlined copper pan likely won't make you immediately sick. However, copper is poisonous and will accumulate in your system, leading to copper toxicity or copper poisoning. The same goes for unlined copper vessels, too.