Today, in shops, the selection of pans and pots is amazing in its diversity. Pans can vary in diameter, manufacturing method and material, as well as price. Prices for them today can vary from hundreds to thousands of rubles. Especially popular is the non-stick cookware, which appeared on the modern market relatively recently, but quickly managed to win the love of housewives. But sometimes, when they come to the store for a purchase, many get lost when they see how huge the range of kitchen utensils is, and just don’t know how to choose non-stick pan. There are several simple rules, knowing which, you can make a successful purchase.
A frying pan with non-stick coating is now available in the arsenal of almost any housewife. What are its advantages over traditional cast-iron pans? The main advantage of such utensils is the minimal use of fat and oil in cooking, because today proper nutrition is a favorite topic for articles in print media and television programs, from which people learn about the dangers of fried foods in oil. Another advantage of this pan is ease of care. With proper use, unlike traditional dishes, you do not need to rub it with a sponge in the hope of getting rid of burnt fat.
There are several varieties of non-stick coatings, but they all incorporate a material such as polytetrafluoroethylene, known as Teflon. Teflon is now recognized as environmentally friendly, in addition, it is not subject to the aggressive effects of alkalis and acids. Teflon was discovered by chemist Roy Plunkett, an employee of the renowned DuPont company.
Very often in use, a non-stick pan is referred to as “teflon”, but this is not entirely correct. The fact is that the inscription "Teflon" can stand exclusively on products licensed by DuPont. Other companies produce dishes with a completely different non-stick coating.
When choosing kitchen utensils, it should be borne in mind that a frying pan with a non-stick coating of proper quality cannot have a smooth surface with a glossy sheen. Dishes with such a coating is a normal fake. High-quality coating should be matte and rough to the touch.
Non-stick coating can be applied to dishes in two ways - by knurling and spraying, which is done using an industrial spray gun. A frying pan with a non-stick coating, which is applied by knurling, will serve much less than the one on which it was sprayed. In the first case, it is less resistant to the formation of microcracks.
A non-stick frying pan, reviews of whose properties are currently very mixed, can be made of cast iron, aluminum and even steel. Each of these materials has its own characteristics. However, at present, many prefer steel kitchen utensils, since they are practical and very durable. A non-stick aluminum pan can also last a long time if it has the required thickness. Thistles, pans and cauldrons made of thin aluminum quickly fail.