Every self-respecting mistress likes beautiful, comfortable dishes and tries to update the contents of kitchen cabinets, in particular pots, whenever possible. However, when confronted with a variety in the store, many women are lost, as information on modern dishware manufacturing technologies collapses on them. Among them, rather popular are products with ceramic coating. Manufacturers promise safety and lack of burnt areas during cooking. Is it really so? We hope, our article will help to choose a decent pan .
Pots with ceramic coating - what is it?
In fact, the ceramic coating in question does not have anything in common with conventional ceramics. The so-called "sol-gel technology" is used. In this case, the non-stick material is obtained as a result of the combination of silicon with chlorine, as well as sand, stones and water. As a result, a coating resembles a heat-resistant glass. By the way, this toxicant does not include such toxic substances as polytetrafluoroethylene and perfluorooctanoic acid, in contrast to Teflon.
The advantages of pots with ceramic coating are:
- high non-stick properties;
- easy flushing of leftovers;
- heat resistance (withstands the heating temperature to 400-450 ° C);
- lightness of dishes;
- no reaction with alkalis and acids in food;
- attractiveness of design.
In addition, the ceramic coating has some significant drawbacks. So, for example, the life of such a pot is much lower than that of products with Teflon coating, or more precisely, not more than a year. In addition, any changes in temperature lead to the formation of microcracks on the ceramic enamel.
How to choose a pot with a ceramic coating?
When choosing a saucepan, experts are always advised to refer to well-known brands that guarantee the excellent quality of their products. A major French manufacturer such as Staub, specializing in cast iron pots with ceramic coating, has been distinguished since the 1970s. the last century. Belgian brand Berghoff, French Le Creuset, Korean FRYBEST, also producing cast-iron dishes are also popular. Aluminum ceramic pans are made by the Spanish company CALVE, the same FRYBEST, Korean Roichen, Italian MONETA.
How to use ceramic pots?
If you have become a happy owner of a ceramic pot, then in order to increase the period of its operation, follow the following rules:
- Before first use, wash it with warm water and a liquid detergent (never use hard abrasives!), Carefully dry with a dry towel. Then lubricate its inner surface with vegetable oil and heat on the stove for 30 seconds.
- Keep in mind that such dishes can not be put on fire without food, this leads to a loss of non-stick properties. Just do not recommend to arrange a pan so-called thermoshock, that is, put the pan out of the refrigerator on a burning burner, or from a plate - under cold water.
- It is better to use a ceramic saucepan for a gas cooker , cooking it in a small fire. At the same time, make sure that the diameter of the burner does not exceed the dimensions of the dishes. The same applies when using a ceramic pan for baking - do not turn the oven on full power.
- When stirring products in a saucepan, use a wooden or silicone scapula.
Following the advice, you will increase the "life" of your dishes. But the dishes in a ceramic pan can be cooked any, and they turn out so delicious and fragrant!