Ten to fifteen years ago, not all the housewives could afford enamel utensils, since in the course was predominantly aluminum. Differences were visible to the naked eye, because enameled pans pleased the eye with bright colors, the presence of drawings. Today, this dish is no longer surprising, and pots with enameled coating can be found in every home.
These dishes are made of metal alloys or cast iron, covering the top with layers of glass enamel. It protects metals from oxidation, and does not allow harmful chemical compounds to be found in food. Modern enameled pots in our country are made by dipping into the glass enamel billet, and abroad for these purposes use the method of spraying. It is worth noting that when dipping material consumption increases, which entails an increase in production costs, but the characteristics of such utensils are better.
We choose correctly
In order to choose an enamel pan, it is necessary to properly inspect it. Pay attention to the thickness of its walls and bottom. Take into account, pots with a wall thickness of 2-3 millimeters will not be evenly warmed, which will affect the taste of cooked food.
There is an opinion that the color of the enamel itself matters. So, red, yellow and brown enamels can negatively affect the health of the person who ate the food cooked in such a saucepan. However, there is no evidence of this fact. Fortunately, the range of cast-iron enamel pots is so wide that it's better to buy utensils with gray or blue enamel, and forget about the experiences. In addition, the mark of compliance with GOST will not be superfluous either.
If a cast-iron pan with an enamel coating has at least one matte or oily stain on the surface, do not buy it. Such defects are the result of improper burning of enamel. But a pan without a rim with points from needles on the enamel does not scare you - these are the features of the firing technology, which do not affect the quality and functionality.
Today, manufacturers offer a variety of enamelware sets. You can buy enameled pots with a double bottom, with a glass lid, with one or two handles.
Features of care for enameled pans
In such dishes you can cook almost everything, except for dairy products. Milk will immediately burn. And you will have to be puzzled by the question of how to wash off the burnt enamel pot. It is better to use aluminum . And if the trouble does happen, do not try to clean the enameled pot until it cools down. Put it under cold water can not. This can lead to the fact that on the enamel pan there will be cracks or chips, after which it will become unusable. To the same consequences will result in overheating and accidental fall, because enamel - the coating is fragile. After burning food
Enameled dishes are also bleached with lemon juice, coffee grounds, ammonia and hydrogen peroxide. Please note that the use of abrasive agents when cleaning such a coating can significantly damage the enamel. Whitening effect, you, of course, immediately see, but in small cracks will always get food. Over time, the pan will get dirty even faster.