They are covered with a product called Teflon. Teflon is made by Dupont and is a polymer substance that makes cookware non stick and very easy to clean.
The coating on non-stick cookware is made from a liquid "paint" which contains PTFE (polytetrafluoroethlyene) fluoropolymer and sometimes other fluoropolymers. The final cookware coating is a dried, durable non-stick material which delivers the easy clean and non-stick performance that you expect from your cookware coated with Teflon® non-stick.
Scanpan is mediocre quality cookware. It is very expensive, but the non-stick coating tends to wear off quickly. You can do much better for the money.
Nonstick cookware should really be called stick-resistant cookware. The non-stick coating will help prevent foods from sticking, but you still need to use a small amount of butter, fat, or oil. You use less than for stainless steel cookware, but a small amount is still necessary.
Some examples of non-stick cookware would be Teflon or cast iron, which its pre-seasoned coat is naturally non-stick. Some examples of some non-stick cookware are All clad, Fissler, and Lodge.
It is a nonstick surface coating that is reinforced with titanium and made with silicone, used in cookware and other things where a strong non-stick furface is desired.
Yes, most green cookware is still non-stick. Manufacturers are just using different materials to produce cookware that is non-stick without using Teflon
Faberware is the best brand of non stick cookware you can purchase online. They make quality non stick cookware and have a variety of products available for great prices online.
Hard anodized cookware is produced for the purpose of stopping food from sticking while cooking. Anodizing is a chemical process that hardens the surface of the cookware to a point where the pan is no longer porous.
Examine the packaging to be sure, but all stainless and cast-iron cookware are oven and broiler safe. Non-stick cookware is safe up to about 450 degrees F. But the non-stick coating can begin to melt at that point. So don't put it under the broiler. This rule holds true for just about any brand with one exception. Calphalon Infused Anodized cookware does not have a traditional nonstick coating and is oven safe up to the melting point of aluminum according to Calphalon's website.
Any non-stick cookwear will work great, just be sure to use nonstick spatulas with non-stick pots and pans so you don't scratch off the coating.
Reviews for non-stick cookware can be found on Foodnetwork.com. Some better brands for non-stick cookware include Orgreenic and Stone. Nonstick Cooking Spray is also effective and cheap for a different alternative.
Most of the best-quality cookware is sold by Cuisinart. Their products will take a beating, and they also don't look half bad. Their non-stick coating is also one of the best on the market.