de Buyer MINERAL B Carbon Steel Fry Pan, 12.5"
The de Buyer Mineral B is a PFAS-free skillet made of 99% iron and 1% carbon with no synthetic coating. It ships under a beeswax film you remove, then you season it with oil; the polymerized layer becomes a natural non-stick surface. It is induction-compatible and made in France.
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What the research says
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“FCM that contain PFAS, such as fast-food packaging and microwave popcorn bags or non-sticks utensils, can indirectly contribute to dietary exposure through the migration into food.”
PFAS in non-stick cookware/utensils can migrate into food and add to dietary exposure.
Foods (MDPI) — PFAS review (PMC8306913) · 2021 ↗ -
“They are considered environmental pollutants and have been associated with different types of cancer, developmental toxicity, and immunotoxicity.”
PFAS are linked to serious adverse health effects.
Foods (MDPI) — PFAS review (PMC8306913) · 2021 ↗ -
“With no artificial coatings, they develop a natural nonstick surface as they become seasoned over time”
Carbon steel has no artificial coating and develops a natural non-stick surface through seasoning.
de Buyer USA — Mineral B product page · 2026 ↗
Educational summary of the research — not medical or veterinary advice. Evidence strength varies and individual results differ; talk to a qualified professional before changing your (or your pet's) health routine.
How it compares
| Carbon steel | PTFE non-stick | Cast iron | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic coating | None (seasoned) | PTFE/PFAS film | None (seasoned) |
| PFAS exposure risk | None | Possible coating wear/migration | None |
| Weight (12") | ~5.8 lb | ~2-3 lb | ~8 lb |
| High-heat searing | Excellent | Limited (coating degrades) | Excellent |
| Heat-up speed | Fast | Fast | Slow |
Buy it if
- Anyone replacing scratched PTFE non-stick to avoid forever-chemical coatings
- Cooks who want fast, high-heat searing and sautéing
- Induction-cooktop households needing a magnetic, coating-free pan
- People willing to season and hand-dry a pan to maintain it
Skip it if
- Anyone who wants true zero-maintenance, dishwasher-safe non-stick
- Cooks who need long, high-temp oven roasting (choose cast iron)
- Those unwilling to season the pan or keep it dry to prevent rust
The verdict
A genuinely PFAS-free, coating-free skillet that earns its safety pitch on the spec sheet: 99% iron, no PTFE, made in France. Buy it if you'll do the seasoning and keep it dry — but if you want hands-off non-stick or heavy oven work, look elsewhere.
Check price on Amazon Live price & reviews on AmazonQuestions, answered
- Does this pan contain PFAS or any non-stick chemical coating?
- No. It is 99% iron and 1% carbon with no artificial coating; the only film is a removable beeswax layer for shipping. Non-stick comes from seasoning, not chemistry. Source de Buyer USA ↗
- Is it pre-seasoned and ready to cook?
- No. It arrives under a beeswax coating you scrub off, then season with oil. It builds a slick patina over time rather than being non-stick out of the box. Source de Buyer USA ↗
- Can it go in the oven and on induction?
- Induction yes — it works on all cooktops. Oven use is limited: brief flash use only, max ~400°F for under 10 minutes, because the handle is epoxy-coated steel. Source de Buyer USA ↗