Even such an integral kitchen attribute as a frying pan undergoes changes with time. Now more often on the shelves there are products with non-stick coating. We will tell you about the peculiarities of this kind of dishes and how to choose a non-stick frying pan.
Pros and cons of a non-stick frying pan
An anti-stick frying pan is a kind of utensils made of aluminum, cast iron or steel, covered inside (and sometimes outside) with a special layer that does not allow food to burn. Most often it is Teflon, less often there is a ceramic non-stick coating .
Teflon coating allows you to cook your favorite dishes without using oil, reduce their caloric content and increase utility. At the same time it is proved that with strong heating of such a frying pan, toxins are released. In addition, the Teflon layer at the dishes quickly fails: after 1.5-2 years it can not be used.
Non-stick frying pan with ceramic coating is environmentally safe: no harmful substances are released during cooking. In addition, quality ceramics can last a long time with proper care. Keep in mind that ceramics do not like temperature changes and can become cracked.
Choice of frying pan with non-stick coating
When buying dishes should take into account their own needs and opportunities. If we talk about which non-stick frying pan is best, then it is considered that ceramics. But such dishes are not cheap, but it is not suitable for cooking on an induction cooker. In turn, the non-stick Teflon frying pan is inexpensive, but it quickly deteriorates. At the same time on a Teflon pan you can cook on any stove.
Choosing a better pan with non-stick coating, pay attention to the material. Aluminum products are thinner and lighter, utensils made of steel and cast iron are heavier and more reliable. The thickness of the walls of a quality frying pan should not be less than 5 mm.
Take into account the method of fixing the handle to the frying pan: the bolts often loosen and the handle as a result is broken off. But the products with a removable handle are much more convenient to store.
Among the best manufacturers of non-stick frying pans are TVS, Tefal, Woll, Ballarini, Brener, Biol, Remiling Basics.