I recently visited CastIronDepot.com and found that they now carry a limited selection of the newly developed Olvida nickel impregnated (often referred to as nickel plated) cast iron cookware. I personally own some of this cookware. It is fantastic! The nickel impregnated cast iron combines all the best qualities of cast iron cookware with a hard non-porous, non-reactive surface that is similar to stainless steel. It never needs seasoning and never imparts a “cast iron” taste to even the most acidic of foods.
The surface is NSF and FDA approved and is totally safe. In fact, the Nickel Phosphate compound used in Olvida Cookware has been used in the food industry for many years. Most people are unaware of nickel’s presence in spatulas, knives, forks, spoons, dental and surgical tools, cooking surfaces, etc.
