How to choose a set of boilers?

October 24, 2020

Any good housewife will tell you that choosing a set of cookware is a very responsible matter , which you should approach carefully. How your prepared dish will turn out depends largely on the pots.

Let's see what we should pay attention to when buying a boiler and which nuances are or are not essential.

Types of boilers

Different models have completely different functional purposes. When choosing a boiler, you should pay attention to the main thing - the purpose of its use.

First of all, it is better to start by purchasing three or four pots that you will use most often. You can also find similar models on our online store website, where a small-capacity pot range (as it is often called) is presented. For those who cook simple dishes every day, a basic set of pots will be enough, which looks like this: a medium pot of 3-5 liters, a small 2 liters, a frying pan with a diameter of 28 cm.

This set of pots is enough to prepare various dishes, including cooking pasta or rice, making sauces or vegetables, and frying potatoes, meat, or fish.

Large pots - include pots with a capacity of at least 5 liters. Can be used for preparing soups and stews.

Medium- sized pots - refer to pots with a capacity of 3 to 5 liters. Their universal size allows you to use them for making soups and quickly reheating food.

Materials and surfaces

Stainless steel kettles - Stainless steel is a durable material that is easy to maintain and care for , so they are found in almost every home kitchen.

Advantages:

Easy to clean - dishwasher safe;
Can be used for any type of gas stove and oven;
Impact resistance and durability - with proper use and care, kitchen kettles will serve you for many years;
It is resistant to acids and dyes, and food will not acquire a foreign taste;
It is resistant to corrosion.

Negative:

Due to the low thermal conductivity of stainless steel, the cookware heats up relatively slowly.

Enamel kettles

One of the most common and inexpensive options for kitchenware . Kettle pots are made of steel, but the metal is enameled to protect it from corrosion.

Advantages :

Enamel pots can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time. Enamel does not oxidize when in contact with food and does not change the taste;
Suitable for all types of gas stoves and ovens;
Easy to use and maintain;
Original appearance - enamel allows you to make pots of different colors and paint patterns on their surface;
It is resistant to corrosion.

Negative:

The utensils require careful handling, which includes using wooden or silicone spoons to avoid damaging the surface.

Aluminum pots

Aluminum is one of the most popular and economical materials, which has thick sides and a bottom. By the way, you can buy aluminum pots on our online store, where you will also find a set of pots made of different materials.

Advantages:

Aluminum conducts heat well, so the cookware heats up quickly and evenly, preventing food from burning.

Negative:

Aluminum utensils should not be washed in the dishwasher;
Thin-walled materials are prone to deformation and scratches;
We recommend using wooden or plastic spoons when preparing food to avoid damaging the non-stick coating.

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