Experience of buying and using non-stick pans

The quality of non-stick pans depends on many factors such as materials, non-stick technology, thickness,. Most non-stick pans are made of metal, but non-stick pans use different technologies. Therefore, the non-stick ability and durability are also different, and this is an important criterion of a non-stick pan.

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Experience of buying non-stick pans

According to the experience of housewives, the high-priced non-stick pan is considered good, durable, and good non-stick for at least 5 years or more. Pans used by famous people are not necessarily as durable as those of experienced housewives, even sometimes the quality is worse than normal pans, the reason is that they often follow the style.

Materials for making pans

1. Pans made of cast iron have a durable heat retention ability, especially when cooking or frying foods for a long time. You should buy a heavy pan that will be able to hold heat and withstand higher heat.
2. Pans made of porcelain coated aluminum are cheap and have the ability to distribute heat evenly, but the non-stick level is not high.
3. Thick anodized aluminum pan has the advantages of lightness and durability, quick heat effect, but it is not suitable for machine washing. This type of pan is usually gray or black, has been treated with chemicals and hardens the metal.
4. The stainless steel pan is treated with a non-stick coating. Because stainless steel -Stainless steel has poor thermal conductivity, one must reinforce a non-stick heat-retaining layer on the bottom with another alloy, which can be aluminum or copper.
5. In addition, you should note that if you are using an electromagnetic stove for cooking, you must choose a non-stick pan that can be used on an induction cooker.

Non-stick technology

Here are some popular non-stick technologies on the market today.

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1. Teflon and Whitford non-stick coatings are quite popular in the market, with reasonable prices. However, you should replace new pans when they show signs of scratching or burning to be safe for health.
2. Xylan non-stick coating with cold spray technique makes the non-stick layer difficult to peel off when used, while increasing the non-stick effect by 2 times.
3. Ceramic non-stick coating - Ceramic is durable, not peeling, safe for health, easy to clean.
4. Granite non-stick coating - Marble has high hardness, little scratches, heat resistance, fast heat conduction, light weight, even heat distribution but relatively high cost.

Some notes when using a non-stick pan

1. Before using for the first time, wash the pan with soapy water, then use 1-2 teaspoons to sweep the surface of the pan and heat the pan.
2. Every 10 -12 times of use, you perform the same maintenance operation as above 1 time. The more you do it, the more continuously it will not stick when frying and it will be easier to wash.
3. You should use a moderate temperature for frying, if the temperature is too high, it can damage the surface of the pan, affecting the food.
4. Make the most of the surface of the pan when frying.
5. Only wooden or plastic spoons should be used for scraping or heavy work on the pan surface.
6. Should be washed without leaving residue in the pan, especially salty substances. If there are white spots on the surface of the pan - caused by salt, you can wipe it off with a piece of lemon, then rinse it with cold water.
7. Should use soft detergent, soft cloth to clean.
8. Do not use abrasive materials to wash the pan.

For your health, stop using the non-stick pan if the non-stick coating peels off.

Lesley Montoya

Update 08 May 2023