Question from Lisa S
Is “tinned steel” safe to use? I am in the process of replacing various bakeware in my kitchen. I came across some “tinned steel” pie pans and tart pans at Sur La Table and am wondering if these are safe to use?
Debra’s Answer
I already answered this question at http://www.greenlivingqa.com/content/tin-bakeware-safe , but since writing this, I’ve had more experience with tin. I had some tin-lined copper cookware that did not hold up to wear very well. One of the pots needed to be retinned in a very short time, so I suspect that tin may be leaching into the food. Again, how harmful that might be, I don’t know. If you’re only using it for an occasional tart, that’s not the same as it being used three times a day.
