The Iron Disorders Institute recommends that people with hemochromatosis use cookware and bakeware that is made from glass or ceramic in order to lower iron levels, as other materials can contribute to total iron content in food. Learn more about cookware and bakeware (and what NOT to use) here.
This translucent amber cookware that was popular in the 80s may still have a home in your kitchen! Crafted out of a glass-ceramic material for healthier cooking, "the non-porous glass-ceramic won’t absorb food odours or flavours or react with acid-based foods."
This is a GREEN flag for anyone with hemochromatosis. The reason why other types of cooking materials leech iron into foods is frequently due to reactions with acidic foods because the acid pulls iron from the metal pan into the food.
Another option to experiment with, this casserole dish is made from a special glass-ceramic material that may be ideal for those with iron overload.
These glass baking dishes are microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and pre-heated oven safe. The glass has been tempered to resist chipping and it can handle temperatures up to 425 F. Easy to clean sturdy, thick glass.