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1. Earthenware - Safe Health Material
Earthenware is a type of pot made entirely of clay. Therefore, this type of pot is considered safer for health than low-quality metal materials. Earthenware has the ability to retain heat well as well as impart a characteristic flavor to dishes. Braised dishes such as braised fish, stewed meat... when cooked in earthenware pots will be more fragrant.
However, earthenware also has many disadvantages such as:
- - Longer cooking time compared to current pot lines
- Fragile, heavy and limited in design
2. Cast Iron Pots and Pans
Cast iron is one of the safe materials used to produce kitchen utensils such as pans, pots.
Outstanding advantages of cast iron materials:
- - Provides nutritional benefits when cooking. This is because when cooking, cast iron pots and pans will release a small amount of iron into the food. This helps increase the amount of iron in the body.
- Can be used for many types of stoves: induction cookers, infrared stoves, ovens, gas stoves... without being deformed or warped.
However, the biggest disadvantage of cast iron pots and pans is their heavy weight, which can cause difficulties when cooking.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel has long been known as a safe material for health, used extensively to make utensils and equipment for daily life. For instance, stainless steel is used to produce showerheads, faucet spouts, and even kitchen utensils: pots, pans, spoons, forks, etc.
- Advantages of stainless steel pots and pans:
- High durability, resistant to deformation, abrasion, rust, and oxidation.
- - Safe for health as it does not contain heavy metals.
- High brightness, lightweight, easy to craft, hence high aesthetic value.
Glass
Glass is also considered a safe material for pots, widely recommended by many homemakers. In addition to its high aesthetic appeal, glass also has the ability to conduct heat faster than metal and can withstand thermal shock from -40°C to 400°C.
Furthermore, glass pots also have the advantage of quick and hygienic cleaning, as well as good resistance to impact. However, glass pots cannot be used on induction cooktops and are relatively expensive.
5. Alloy Pots and Pans with Non-stick Coating
Alloy pots and pans with non-stick coating are among the favorite products nowadays. They are coated with a non-stick layer such as granite, ceramic, titanium, or Whitford, which is safe for health. They facilitate frying and sautéing deliciously and do not stick to the surface of the pot or pan.
However, this is also a type of pot and pan prone to counterfeiting with unsafe, low-quality materials. The non-stick layer is prone to peeling off and sticking to food, posing health risks.
Explore some top-selling sets of pots and pans at the Mytour electronics superstore system.
