~ Is Worn-off Teflon & Aluminum Saucepan Safe? ~

[designparadise]

Worn-off Teflon, appears to be safe [1] -- can anyone confirm?
Aluminum, heard it could react with foods, but appears to be safe [2] -- would just use a stainless steel pan in any event, just curious.

[1] http://ask.metafilter.com/114143/Are-scratched-potspans-safe
[2] http://www.cookingforengineers.com/ar...

[Chemicalkinetics]

Yes. It is safe.

[Eldon Kreider]

Worn off Teflon on aluminum substrate is no different from a plain aluminum pan. These were used for decades before Teflon was invented. Aluminum can react with acid foods, which may affect taste. OP's second link sums it up well.

[designparadise]

thanks, this helps