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Non-stick pans are the most commonly used type of pan in kitchens nowadays. However, selecting the best non-stick pan is not an easy task due to the overwhelming variety of models and brands available on the market. Let's explore the correct way to choose and purchase a non-stick pan with Mytour Supermarket!
Selecting the Appropriate Material for Your Pan
Selecting the Appropriate Material for Your Pan
Non-stick pans nowadays are made from a variety of materials, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. When buying a non-stick pan, you should pay attention to the material of the pan.
- Cast iron pans: These are heavy pans that retain heat well, making them suitable for cooking foods that require long cooking times.
- Aluminum pans: Lightweight with fast heat conduction, excellent heat retention, and fairly long lifespan. You can choose this type of pan for your family, suitable for quick cooking dishes like stir-frying, sautéing, etc.
- Stainless steel pans: Moderate weight, poor heat conduction but good heat retention, with a high shine making them easy to clean.
Choose pans with a good non-stick coating material
Choose pans with a good non-stick coating material
The non-stick coating material significantly affects the quality of a non-stick pan. There are 3 common types of non-stick coatings nowadays such as:
- Heat-resistant non-stick paint: This is the cheapest non-stick technology, with layers of sprayed sand, non-stick, and marble with antibacterial properties. Initially, it has very good non-stick ability but is prone to peeling. You should stop using it when the non-stick layer is peeled off or scratched because the metal from these scratches will directly contact the food, harmful to health.
- Ceramic enamel non-stick layer: This is a fairly durable non-stick type, second only to granite. The ceramic enamel surface is less prone to peeling, making it safe for health and easy to clean. It is cheaper than granite non-stick coating.
- Stone pattern non-stick: This is a non-stick coating made of granite often layered on top of each other. This type of non-stick has a relatively long lifespan.
Type of pan base
Type of pan base
The next important part after the non-stick layer is the pan base. A good pan base is one that conducts and retains heat well. There are also 3 main types of pan bases:
- Cast iron base: This type of base is cast together with the body, very sturdy, if coated with powder or made of non-reactive metal, it can be used well on induction stoves. However, this type of pan is quite expensive.
- Integrated base: This type of base is used for stainless steel pans, with an integrated base made of 430 stainless steel which has good heat conduction properties, advantages such as: flat base, high durability, safety, very good use with induction stoves, not picky about stoves, even heat transfer and very difficult to warp. The disadvantage is high cost, heavy and not aesthetically pleasing.
- Attached base: This type of base is commonly used for cheap non-stick pans. The advantage is low cost, beautiful design but very poor quality during use, only a short time the base will deform.
Choose the appropriate pan size
Choose the appropriate pan size
Pan sizes commonly range from 20cm to 30cm. For example, if your family has 4 people and the main need is for frying dishes, you should choose a non-stick frying pan with a size ranging from 22 to 28 cm.
Choose a reputable brand and a reliable place to buy
It is advisable to choose renowned pan manufacturers that are well-known. Avoid purchasing pans that are too cheap because price often correlates with quality. Therefore, opt for non-stick pans for your family from reputable brands and trustworthy retailers, accompanied by good after-sales service and warranty policies like those offered at Mytour.
