I recently saw that at least one manufacturer is selling nickel plated cast iron skillets. Asides from the poor aesthetics (I think that they look horrible, but I'm old-fashioned when it comes to cast iron), I am concerned about potentially harmful health issues.
Doesn't a significant portion of the population have nickel allergies, or the potential for developing them? Is this a valid concern?
Also, are there any benefits from the nickel plating, other than eliminating the need for seasoning, that could out-weight the above risk?
Thanks again.
Here's a link to one of these skillets. http://www.chefsresource.com/nickel-...n-skillet.html
Doesn't a significant portion of the population have nickel allergies, or the potential for developing them? Is this a valid concern?
Also, are there any benefits from the nickel plating, other than eliminating the need for seasoning, that could out-weight the above risk?
Thanks again.
Here's a link to one of these skillets. http://www.chefsresource.com/nickel-...n-skillet.html