Ceramic pans are a relative novelty that is well-deserved. The main advantages of such utensils for the kitchen are durability, safety for human health, durability and ease of care. Housewives will appreciate the fact that ceramic-coated pans allow you to cook a meal faster without using cooking oil.
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Ceramic-coated pans are safer and easier to use than traditional cast-iron or teflon products. The non-stick coating of such pans consists of environmentally friendly components for human health and the environment, so you can also cook dishes for baby food with their help. To purchase a ceramic pan, you need to pay attention to several factors.
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Ceramic pans do not change the taste and aroma of products; they can be washed in dishwashers and using ordinary detergents. But so that the coating is not damaged, it should be borne in mind that ceramics are afraid of sudden changes in temperature. When buying a pan, be sure to consider the thickness of the coating, the higher the indicator, the stronger the product will be. Also check the bottom thickness, the thicker the pan, the longer it will last. The minimum value is 4 mm.
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When choosing a ceramic pan, you need to determine the diameter of the dishes. The standard size is 24 cm in diameter; these pans are suitable for frying dishes on electric and gas stove hobs. But, of course, it is better to purchase several pans of different sizes in order to be able to cook meat dishes and delicate pancakes.
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Ceramic pans can be made of cast iron, steel, aluminum. To cook stewed vegetables, meat or fish, you should buy a cast-iron version. Lightweight ceramic-coated aluminum products are more suitable for baking pancakes, cooking eggs, frying fish. Steel is distinguished by its universal character, the material quickly heats up, so the pan will be a good choice for frying pies or other dishes.
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Be sure to take the pan in your hands to determine whether it is comfortable to hold it by the handle, whether it fits your weight. Check for chips, scratches, stains on the ceramic coating.
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It is advisable to buy a ceramic pan in a specialized store, make a choice in favor of the products of a well-known manufacturer. Typically, this type of cookware is covered by the warranty. Check with the seller for how long it lasts. Traditionally, this is two years or more. Finally, the country of production and the price will tell about the quality of the ceramic pan. These products are quite expensive, so the low cost should alert you.
