{"id":3928,"date":"2021-07-07T05:52:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-07T05:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/?p=3928"},"modified":"2022-10-11T00:38:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T00:38:11","slug":"greenpan-rio-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceramiccookwarehub.com\/greenpan-rio-review\/","title":{"rendered":"GreenPan Rio Ceramic Non Stick Cookware Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wanting to know more about GreenPan Rio before you buy? The following covers Rio’s features and some pros and cons to consider to help you with making your choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The GreenPan Rio pots and pans have a special ceramic coating – Thermolon<\/em> – that gives the cookware its non stick surface. These ceramic non stick pots and pans have heat-retaining bases and stay-cool handles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As noted in other GreenPan reviews<\/a>, all GreenPan designs are manufactured without PFAS, PTFE, or PFOA. My comparison of Teflon and ceramic nonstick cookware<\/a> explains more about these chemical compounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The GreenPan Rio ceramic cookware set is best for…<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

…Glass or ceramic stovetops<\/strong> as its exterior finish is super smooth<\/strong> to care for these stove tops. But…It can’t be used on glass or ceramic cooktops that are induction types<\/a>, which need compatible cookware <\/a>and this design does not have the magnetic base<\/a> for it to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

…fast efficient heating, with a heavy gauge aluminum <\/strong>base for even heat distribution. Oils<\/a>, like virgin olive oil, can carbonize very rapidly. Best to use only short periods of high heat, as needed for searing or browning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GreenPan Rio ceramic cookware review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

GreenPan Rio comes in sets that contain a collection of pot and pan with sizes to cater for the family or a dinner party that are well priced. Clean up is amazingly easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Base is heavy gauge aluminum<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Heavy gauge aluminum base provides fast and even heat distribution, allowing you to use a lower heat than usual. It does not contain the metal layer needed for use on induction cooktops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Handles are Bakelite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Handles are ergonomically designed and made of Bakelite (phenolic). Handles are not riveted, and this makes for easier cleaning and better hygiene as food won’t collect in these areas. The handles are sturdy and tight and being phenolic are comfortable to touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are not riveted to the pan –  a positive feature for hygiene and cleaning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The phenolic (plastic) handles are not suitable for high heat, and not recommended for high-heat oven use (i.e. not above 350 \u00baF), and best kept away from open flames if using burner cookers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exterior finish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Super smooth exterior finish. The pots and pans have a ceramic exterior finish. While the set suits electric and gas stovetops, it’s best to avoid high flame as this could damage the exterior finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Clear view lids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Lids are glass. There are lids in the sets that are interchangeable, i.e., fit both the pots and the frypans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can this Greenpan go in the oven?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This GreenPan range can go in a moderate oven, say up to 350 \u00baF, as per the manufacturer’s instructions. These pots and pans shouldn’t go in the oven<\/a> on high heat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are not for oven roasting. For high heat oven cooking, I recommend ovenproof ceramic baking pans and sheets.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other features and specifications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The GreenPan Rio cookware comes in a variety of colors. The ceramic nonstick interior surface is creamy white. The Thermolon ceramic interior with even cooking surface and allows you to cook at the lower temperatures. Cleaning only takes seconds as food does not stick to the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no need for seasoning<\/a> of the product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The manufacturer covers defects in material or workmanship in a limited lifetime warranty<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some sets include a dutch oven or casserole. They’ll have a stainless steel steamer, which offers a green solution by way of savings if used in one-pot cooking<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros<\/h4>\n\n\n\n