The coating is a consumable, and the maker states how hot it may go · review
A restaurant-grade 12-inch aluminum pan, NSF certified and made in Brazil, that stops short of induction.
A 12-inch aluminum pan sold as commercial grade, with an NSF certification, a 400°F oven limit and a lifetime warranty. The listing is short, with five lines, and that is more honest than most: the NSF mark and the item number are facts rather than slogans.
Tramontina does not name the coating here. Nonstick wears out however it is made, so what you should weigh is the price of replacing it. At about $38 with a lifetime warranty, this pan is in a good position.
The T-Fal Ultimate costs more, adds a lid and a heat indicator, and also skips induction. The All-Clad HA1 pair is the induction answer. The Farberware is the cheapest way in, with a 350°F limit.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
| Diameter | 12 in (30 cm) |
|---|---|
| Coating | Nonstick; type not named in the listing |
| Body | Commercial-grade heavy-gauge aluminum, NSF certified |
| Stovetops | Gas, electric and ceramic glass; induction not listed |
| Oven | 400°F (204°C) |
| Dishwasher | Stated in the table |
| Origin | Made in Brazil |
| Warranty | Lifetime |
| Amazon reference | B009HBKQR0 |
The listing names gas, electric and ceramic glass only. On induction, look at the All-Clad HA1.
NSF is a public-health standards body whose marks are used in commercial kitchens. The listing states the certification, but not what was tested, so read it as a commercial-kitchen credential rather than a cooking result.
7.8/ 10
The strongest value on this shelf for a gas or electric range: a commercial pan at a home price.
Close prices, same category: comparable cookware and knives. We keep only the specifications all of them publish, because a column with gaps compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Coating | Oven |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tramontina Professional 12 in | $38 | Nonstick; type not named in the listing | 400°F (204°C) |
| T-fal Experience 12-inch nonstick frying pan, induction | $45 | Platinum nonstick, “up to 10X” more resistant than T-fal basic; Prometal Pro, metal-utensil safe | Up to 400°F |
| T-Fal Ultimate 12 in with Lid | $55 | Titanium nonstick, stated 3x longer lasting than basic T-fal coating | Pan to 400°F, lid to 350°F, broiler stated in the title |
| Farberware Cookstart 12.25 in | $15 | DiamondMax nonstick | 350°F |
Everyday eggs and fish on gas or electric, in a large pan.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for cookware and kitchen knives and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
12 in · PFAS-free diamond-reinforced ceramic · hard-anodized · oven 430°F · dishwasher safe · stainless handle
OXO's 12-inch hard-anodized skillet with a PFAS-free, diamond-reinforced ceramic coating, oven safe to 430°F and dishwasher safe, at about $70. The listing never says whether it works on induction.
Best for: A gas or electric kitchen that wants a 12-inch coated pan without PTFE and finishes dishes in the oven
≈ $70
12 in · ScratchDefense nonstick, inside and out · thick steel base, induction · dishwasher safe · cast stainless and silicone handle
A nonstick pan built to resist scratching, for households where metal utensils happen.
Best for: A busy kitchen where pans go in the dishwasher and spatulas are not always silicone
≈ $70
8 in and 10 in (20 and 25 cm) · hard anodized · PTFE nonstick · stainless base · induction ready · oven to 500°F
Two hard-anodized pans with a stainless base for induction, rated to 500°F, the highest oven limit on this shelf.
Best for: Induction ranges, and households cooking for one or two.
≈ $70
Prices quoted in these summaries are dated readings. The live price is shown next to each product.
