It’s not easy to choose the right cookware when there are so many brands of cookware in the market today. There are specific things you need to consider when choosing the ideal cookware. Here are some factors you should know: 

DURABILITY

One of the most important features absolutely necessary when deciding on the cookware you need is durability. The most common aluminium cookware may be slightly cheaper but is soft and can dent easily from even slight knocks and when using metal utensils on it. Copper cookware is also soft, not long-lasting and not so popular.

Stainless steel is considered to be one of the best in this respect. Stainless steel cookware will last a lifetime of heavy use in the kitchen. It will maintain its good looks, shine and polish – looking brand new with proper care - even after decades of use.

HEAT CONDUCTIVITY

Some metals are better heat conductors than others. Copper is a particularly good heat conductor but it is deficient in many other areas making it unsuitable for ideal cooking. Aluminium cookware have good heat conductivity but tend to wear away easily and are not long lasting.

Cookware that uses advanced metal cladding technology where the best quality surgical stainless steel is used to encase a layer of aluminium to provide both durability and very efficient heat conduction translates into faster response to heat changes when you turn your stove knob higher or lower, making your food cook exactly the way you want it to be cooked.

REACTIVITY

Some metal surfaces react with certain foods. Aluminum has a tendency to react with tomato and other acidic dishes which means it can actually leach into the food you eat without you knowing it, leading to heavy metal poisoning. Research indicates that consuming aluminium can lead to the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.  In addition, these reactions also damage the cookware by causing pitting in the cooking surface of the pot, affecting the taste of the food.

Stainless steel cookware is free from such reactivity problems. Its surface is inert to all types of food and does not react at all to acidity or even cleaning chemicals, making it one of the safest metals used for cooking.

COST SAVINGS

Copper cookware provides efficient heat conduction but it reacts with acidic foods and requires constant cleaning. The fast wear and tear problems with aluminium cookware means it is not a preferred choice when it comes to cost savings.

Stainless steel cookware offers the best cost savings as it is highly durable, can last a lifetime of heavy use, is easy to clean and maintain, yet at the same time offers unrivalled food cooking benefits.

MAINTENANCE

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Copper, aluminium and cast iron cookware generally require more work and attention to keep it looking new and clean. They require regular cleaning and even regular seasoning, making them quite expensive and troublesome to upkeep.

Stainless steel cookware is one of the easiest cookware to look after and maintain. A simple rinse with water and rub with a piece of cloth is all it takes to remove food stains and debris. Recommended quality stainless steel cleaners make the job even easier. 

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