The frying pan is dedicated. The results of testing products of various manufacturers.
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In 1987, in the Chelyabinsk region, the merger of the rivers of the Urals and Karagan rivers, the tributaries of the Ural River were discovered by the ruins of ancient city- perhaps the most mysterious archaeological monument in Russia. This is the legendary Arkim- "Ural Troy", the capital of Arii, the cradle of Zoroastrianism and Hinduism, abandoned more than four thousand years ago. During the excavations, skillfully performed objects of ritual ego and among them - a fibrior, made of copper and bronze alloy. Skovorod, which, at least four and a half thousand years ...
It is in the era, when mankind slowly mastered the secrets of metallurgy, the first samples of metal dishes appeared. Associate, dining room dishes. From the depths of the centuries, Cups, dishes, plates, knives and forks made of silver and gold reached us and still affect the imagination of the sophistication and subtlety finishes. Kitchenware, like imperceptible and patient Cinderella, waited for thousands of years, to become an excellent princess on the ballet at the home of the heart.
The last twelve years of life of our society brought not only social, political and economic changes. We learned about the existence of such concepts as "style" and "quality of life." Kih manifestations can be safely attributed to the kitchen dishes, from the huge spectrum of the objects of which we stopped on the most popular after the patronage of the tool.
A few more decades ago, no one suspected about Teflon, the thermal accumulating day, the effect of the thickness of the walls of the frying pan on thermoregulation in the tank itself. More than a hundred years, humanity successfully uses cast and stamped frying pan. They are still continuing to make aluminum, steel and cast iron (the latter is still used less often, because it requires special production technology).
Castings are called iron alloys with carbon containing more than 2.14% carbon. For the production of dishes, cast irons doped with chromium, which have increased corrosion resistance are used. Bronze is copper alloys with tin (4-33% Sn, although there are uniform bronze), aluminum (5-11% AL), silicon (4-5% Si), etc.
For the production of stamped dishes, aluminum alloys with manganese and magnesium are used, and silhouforms of aluminum with 13% silicon are used for cast frying pan.
Food "Stainless steel" is alloyed steel with a carbon content of 0.6 to 1.2%, chromium more than 18%, nickel 10-18%, as well as with other additives. The most common stainless steel 06X18H10T (18/10) -0.6% C, 18% CR, 10% Ni and up to 1% Ti.
In recent years, the approach to the problem of roasting has changed radically. Now they attach great importance to preserving in products of vitamins and nutrients, restricting oil use (as recently it turned out, cholesterol and carcinogens everywhere), economy and environmental friendliness. Each well-known firm producing only cast frying pans with anti-firing coating or without it (specially processed "naked" metal) created its own exclusive technology, expressed in a special ratio between the thickness of the bottom (sometimes it resembles a puff pastry: copper-aluminum-bronze) and walls Products. The goal is to achieve the most comfortable and economical preparation of products. Companies engaged in the production of only cast dishes are slightly about 8% of the total number of manufacturers. Their products are always expensive (like any cast dishes) and more in demand, due to their high technological qualities and durability, professionals, rather than simple consumers. The remaining firms produce a combined kit: heavy cast (thermoregulation technology Own or acquired from competitors) and light stamped frying pan.
In an inexpensive stamped and significantly more commonly used in everyday life of the dishes (there are 3-4 stamped frying pan) there is one significant disadvantage. This is a short service life. Almost all of it is produced with a non-stick coating, the so-called Teflon (the invention of the French firm DuPont of half a century ago. Over time, it loses the opposing properties as a result of local overheating, which cannot be avoided at a thin bottom of 2-2.5 mm. In addition, such a coating (smooth or cellular, resembling bee honeycombs) is soft. Through a random scratch on a protective film to a metallic basis, fat and acids contained in the products will penetrate and penetrate the coating. Vitoga serves a "Teflon" frying pan 2-2.5 years, which does not prevent it from remaining the goods selling in its family (because inexpensive). For the service life of the cast frying pan with an opposing coating (here, except the Teflon, other materials protecting materials and technologies are used), also affects a negligent appeal leading to a significant decrease in the time of their operation.
Today, domestic enterprises "NEVA-METAL CHANDING", CJSC "Demidovsky Plant", Russian Aluminum, Ashinsky Metallurgical Plant, Metallurgical Plant, Metallurgical Plant, and Overseas (MZOTSM), and other Berghoff, KSHENPROFI, ROSLE, SILIT, BODUM, UNIVERSAL, KRUMME, FISSLER, AND D.- Germany; Tefal, Emile- France; Iittala - Finland; Zepter, Ballarini-Italy, Metallag- Yugoslavia, etc. This article does not pursue the goal to assess the quality of goods of all manufacturers. It is impossible, since the companies are many, and each has its own advantages that reaches using their own developments in technology. But the comparative tests of frying products are just wondering, especially since it is needed every day on each Russian kitchen.
We intentionally excluded from the competition products of TEFAL. These pans from aluminum are available in almost every home and, thus, continuously "are tested" by consumers without separating from their own stove. Note that without that popular firm does not cease to improve their products. Thus, recently, almost all of its frying pan and casserolers are produced with a temperature-indicent temperature integrated into a non-stick coating. When the dishes warm up to optimal for cooking 180s, the drawing on the indicator disappears and a homogeneous red circle is formed. To prevent the deformation of products, their bottoms are either fulfilled by more massive than the walls, or supplied with anti-informational discs made of stainless steel and special expansion channels. The bottom can be smooth or relief. The diameter of the frying pan ranges from 14 to 28cm. Outdoor covering uses high-strength enamel, varnish, stainless steel. TEFAL frying pan are manufactured for all types of modern plates - from gas to glass-ceramic. Heat-resistant and removable handles allow you to use this dishes in hot ovens.
And now let's move directly to our tests. The test site was chosen kitchen (the room itself and the dishes) of the restaurant T.g.i.Friday's- to the specific features of the cosmopolitan American table, where, as anywhere in the world, there are fried (or grilled) products.
Requirements by Alexander Mosiolov, restaurant chef, to the cooking tool: the convenience and speed of preparation of products. After all, the main thing is for the restaurant kitchen, so that everything is fast and tasty (or traced). We, for our part, add the following points: Packaging (despite the fact that relatively inexpensive models of even the most famous firms are sold in our stores without a cardboard box), aesthetics, appearance, informativeness of the accompanying documents and the product itself, the price attached to the purchase of gifts And finally, the ease of washing.
12.00, Plate temperature 280-300 with
The order of product testing of various manufacturers is determined by the independent draw method.Iittala. Finnish firm, several dozen years specializing in the manufacture of kitchenware for Scandinavia countries. Wasil national features, are not inclined to aggressive advertising policies and relies on the old proven method of private recommendations. On the cardboard label Product Features: The diameter of the frying pan itself and the bottom diameter (the last indicator is important, since the plate burners are made in total by different templates - from 140 to 240mm; for some reason even very well-known firms do not mention this indicator), bottom thickness, types of plates ( In the case, it can be prepared on gas, electrical, glass-ceramic). Specifications, phone numbers and addresses of the manufacturer and distributor are indicated. That immediately embroils from the habitual rut, it is a brief biography of frying pan designers with their photos. Truly, Harri Koskinen and Nanny Still, you always think about us!
On the common photo of the label depicts the entire lineup of the author's collection, where each copy wears its name. Panny Griller Skovorod, for example. A bucklet is attached a booklet with a technical description of the product on 12 languages (except Russian, honeymium). At the bottom of all three issued by the firm of the licked frying pan- the name of the designer, the name of the company. On one, in addition to the above, the technological index - 18/10 stainless, that is, stainless steel high-quality steel with 18% chromium and 10% nickel. The compound does not enter into an acid-alkaline reaction with cold and hot products, which increases the shelf life of products in a frying pan 2-3 times. Finnish products are within the northern restrained, academic and strict, but not too heavy.
Alexander is going to prepare a stuffing for Chicken Salage "Caesar", Chicken Sandwich "Caidzhin" and Sandwich "Fili Chiz Steak".
"Rosy, black-eyed girls dragged a huge frying pan with squatter silent shutters, circles floating in fat blood sausage ..."
N. V. Gogol. "Taras Bulba"
Iittala products behaved with adequate. No pretreatment in front of the cooking is just rinsed with water. I remember how in the 70s of the past century, Mom bought a cast-iron frying pan, covered with a centimeter layer of machine oil and wrapping paper, which we pumped with sand. The savory weapon aroma seemed to be all the food prepared forever and became "unforgettable".
A little inconvenient appeared the handle of the cast-iron frying pan "Dalstrom98", and the preparation lasted on 2 minutes 38s longer than the technological map. The washing of ordinary soapy water took half a minute. Customers - a group of younger Japanese tourists - ate all cooked for both cheeks.
12.20, Electric Plate Temperature
Fissler. German firm with perennial experience. Each pan is packed in a strong bright red cardboard box, on which information about the diameter of the frying pan is printed, the types of plates recommended for use, warning signs, addresses and phone numbers of the manufacturer and distributor, warranty obligations, advertisements (all, alas, not in Russian). All three models are elegant, comfortable, cozy. Trademark Gestigan at the bottom of the manufacturer's logo, the manufacturer, the Made In Germany icon, the technical index and the individual product code (2802 or IDH). The handles from the material of the low thermal conductivity (NUMAD models) are strengthened by point welding, otherwise it is impossible. They remain cool even with long cooking. The model "Royal" is remembered with a glass cover, equipped, instead of a traditional knob, an oval handle resembling stationery printing.
Received an order for Fettuccini Alfredo with Chicken, "Margarita Combo Fakhitas" and "Diablo with chicken and shrimp".
"A teasing smell of smoking roast filled the whole room." I will not leave anywhere anywhere, "Porthos thought, looking at a large pan with tenderness ..."
A. Duma. "Twenty years later"
Fissler perfectly "behaved" on the stove. Snowfielded in the temporary chart performed all tasks and submissively "washed". The taste of cooking quality turned out to be higher than on professional frying pans used in the restaurant. For customers, no one has docked the young couple, because the part of the prepared treated us as participants in the experiment.
12.58, plate temperature 300-320С
"Neva-Metal-Cookware" - Manufacturer domestic. Releases a new generation dishes with a thickened 6-mm bottom and polymer-ceramic coating of high hardness "Titanapk". Due to the thickened DNU, the deformation of the frying pan is excluded, heat is distributed evenly. The most important advantage of the product is a unique "titanium" coating consisting of four layers: 2 solid ceramic porous layers is applied to the aluminum base, and 2-dimensional anti-foil polymer layers are introduced into ceramic. The original series "Titan PC Lux" has no analogues among domestic products from the opposing material.For tests provided one stamped and two cast frying pan. On the cardboard label printed instructions for use with the explanation of the production technology, warranty, production date, the diameter of the tank (the diameter of the bottom is not), the recommendations for the plates, the necessary trademarks, the address and phone numbers. The handles with thermoplastic linings are attached by point welding. At the bottom of the cast pancake and stamped pan, there are no signs. The center of the 280-millimeter cast frying pan "T", the distinctive feature of the series. If not to compare with other test products, then everything is very modest, but quite worthy. Reliable and, most importantly, inexpensive workhorses.
On the turns, the Swiss burger with mushrooms and onions, "Langvini with chicken and tomatoes" and pancakes.
"Pan challenge did not undressing to the hearth, the wandering of the Corchma, and pulled a hefty piece of juicy meat out of the frying pan ..."
G. SENKEVICH. "The flood"
The pancake climbed and began to produce products, only fulfilling the traditional ritual-"first pancake comormed", a little late in time. There were no complaints about other frying pan. After reading on the label, that, if there is no wooden or plastic blades, you can use knives and forks without prejudice to the quality of the product, everyone began to scratch the bottom of the frying of knives and forks. Scratches remained that slightly reduced the aesthetic value of the frying pan, but the solid polymer ceramic coating was preserved. Already in the habit of taking the next yoke, we were convinced that there was a sin to complain about the dishes.
13.20, Plate temperature 320С
Zepter. Network implementator, the only manufacturer, providing a lifelong guarantee of its products. Products are packed in traditional silver boxes in a blue cage. All parts of the set are neatly laid by cardboard pads. On the cover, a mandatory thermocontroller with a red arrow and registers LOW, NORMAL and HIGH. The arrow hat of the thermocontroller is equipped with a logo of the company. At the bottom of the frying pan, the same logo, the 18/10 technological index (all the company's utensils are made of high-quality stainless steel). The wall thickness is 1mm, so that they heat up much slower than the bottom. The temperature difference between the hot thermoaccumulating bottom and colder walls ensures the circulation of hot wet air inside the frying pan (with the lid closed). In addition, the thickness of the walls of the dishes allows to prepare at temperatures below the boiling point.
Thermal accumulating bottom-most important element Zepter frying pan. It allows you to distribute thermal energy quickly and evenly, saving up to 70% of energy. On the bottom, the quality and lifelong warranty signs are knocked out, as well as the identification number of the product. The kiscorbon is attached by the striking number of accompanying literature and accessories (recipe books, aprons, tapes, calendars, notebooks, notebooks, etc.).
For testing the company, a set of "quadro", Wok frying pan (this original Chinese frying pan, almost all foreign companies are produced with a small thick bottom) and an oval grilaler. Alexander decided to prepare the "Creole Tuna", "Margarita Fakhitas Beef" and "fragrant pork fillet".
"Gentle lamb meat, turtle fillets, juicy giant shrimps, sweet shoots Lian and clear melting flesh ... Dodd with a view of a crucible shaman stirred in a huge pan all this fragrant mixture ..."
R. L. Stevenson. "Wait shipwreck"
Fried product as such we did not get. To taste, he reminded food cooked for a couple, but also very tasty, although not appropriate to the American standard adopted in the restaurant ...
14.20, plates temperature former
Silit. German firm, characterized by original style. Collections are created by the most famous artists, such as Matteo Thun, reviving the memories of the era of the enamel utensils of the beginning of the XXStole. The heat-gray basalt tone of the internal and external coating creates a feeling of the comfort of the Burgers cuisine. The cardboard label shows the name of the company, the manufacturer, the address on the Internet and the diameter of the frying pan. The bottom-up product is attached by a repeating form of the bottom of the two-way booklet in six languages, where you can find the name of the product, information about the timing and conditions of warranty, instructions for the operation and types of recommended plates. At the bottom of the frying - made by laser technology, the company logo, the technological index (exclusive SILARGAN technology allows the side walls to remain cool at high temperature mode), a manufacturer country and a list of three types of recommended burners, namely: gas and electric, glass-ceramic. Thermoplastic handles of cast frying pan, equipped with a logo of the company, are connected to the casing with a screw, which allows you to quickly remove the handle and use the product in the oven.Silit is represented on the test of a cast frying pan with a counter-coating and a small enamelled frying pan. Guests of the restaurant ordered a Mexican mixture and "Cesady with chicken".
"The smear poured three more eggs to the hot frying pan and after a few minutes I put the scrambled eggs in front of the guest. The kid with caution looked at the mad: suddenly he will drive the scrambled eggs in his pocket and hold ..."
D. London. "Smok and Baby"
At both frying pan, the acute fragrant sauce "In Mexican" was preparing. The ingredients not lost their form allocated so many fragrant juice, which was enough for one and a half ordinary portions. Tasty additive will never hurt.
14.50, plate temperature 320c
ROSLE. The company was founded in 1888 and already at the beginning of the xxstoley received several honorary prizes and diplomas at the annual international exhibitions in Paris. In addition to the products for the domestic needs of the population, supplies professional kitchen dishes for luxury restaurants, clubs, hotels, transfaste liners and an extra-class yacht.
The frying pan package in the white cardboard box, which shows the dishwashing ensemble of eight items, the logo of the firm, the product index, the name and diameter of the product. On the other side of the box (the cookware of this class is implemented only in boxes) - brief information in three languages about the company itself, about the material from which the product is made (stainless steel 18/10), and the methods of using dishes. Naturally, a colorful booklet is attached, he is the guarantee coupon. Silver color frying and frozen inside and shiny outside. On the outer wall, the logo of the company is derived by the laser way. At a 10-mm day of cast frying pan, the technological index is knocked out: 18/10 Professional, Teknika by Silga. Wear resistance in such products is several times higher than that of conventional steel frying pan. Also on the day are the types of four recommended plates.
The company introduced two steel frying pan for a test: 20- and 28-centimeter.
We decided to cook "Steak Jack Daniels" and "Burger Freydis".
"All I can offer your grace is a piece of simple venison ..." pierced in a frying pan ... "
D. F. Cooper. "Pioneers"
Steak turned out to be somewhat landed than grilled, where he was prescribed to be prepared, but it is not wines of dishes.
15.20, Plate's temperature former
KCHENPROFI. This dish is associated with a huge cuisine of the Knight's Castle. Heavy, solid, deliberately rude, like the Armor of the Landsknecht. Ot, as from what material it makes it, explains the booklet, which is included in the mandatory set. Manual casting, quality control produced by manually exclusive glass-ceramic spraying, withstanding the highest temperatures both on the stove and in the oven. On the frying pan, there are only knobs knobs and letters on the inside of the handle: the diameter and the country-producer. (Made in France- In this case, this is one of the factories in France, where the products of this German company are produced.) The company is also a supplier of kitchenware for well-known European restaurants and both Americas, supplies the "utensil" Bundeswehr. All the necessary buyer information is available on a mandatory cardboard box: the name of the company, product name, warranty obligations, address, stove types (5), resolution (which is not displayed on any package of all other pan we tested) on washing in a dishwasher by conventional liquid ( Also did not meet any package) for washing dishes. The box shows the color index of the purchased frying pan: the coloring options of the outer walls cover the entire rainbow spectrum.
At the 28-centimeter frying pan, small "beef fillets" medallions will be prepared.
"On the stairs, he felt the delicious smell of vegetable stew, in the preparation of which Madame Megre did not know the equal ..."
J. Siemenon. "Megre and Vinkergoviets"
Theoretically sliced manually medallions from beef should be prepared for the grill. The result is a comparison with a dish cooked on the next stove in the traditional way, we came to the conclusion that our experimental medallion is not inferior to him. And even tastier, fragrant and gentle ...
Conducted during the day test showed the main thing: there are high-quality frying pan in a wide variety of forms and species. Just do not rush, decide with your budget, needs, desires and taste.
The price of the product is made of mass of the components: actually productive costs, packaging, transportation to the place of sale, local taxes, etc. A significant role is played by the name of the company, which, as is known, is expensive. All of the above companies provide a guarantee for their products: "Nevva-Metal-Cookware" - 32 months; Fissler and Iittala - 3 years; Silit - from three to ten years; Rosle and Kchenprofi- for 10 years; Zepter- Lifeline. The full cost of goods to pay immediately does not necessarily option, there is a unique installment scheme, in which the first contribution is from $ 9, and then relate to gentle contributions during a certain period.
Of course, the pan is no more than "utensils", and no need to treat it too seriously. But at the same time, this is part, and very essential, our family being, comfort, comfort. Finally, happiness. So is it worth igniting it on cheap fakes?
We bring to your attention a comparative consumer table, which we have compiled according to the results of our tests
| Manufacturer | Name | Price, $ |
|---|---|---|
| Iittala. | "Ol Stil", 24 cm | 59,78. |
| "Dalstrom98", cast iron, 26 cm | 115.73 | |
| "Panny", grill frying pan, 26 cm | 75.27. | |
| "Neva-Metal-Cookware" | 28 PR, cast, polymer ceramics | 18.15 |
| 26Pru, Polymer Ceramics | 16.5 | |
| PR, cast pancake, 24 cm | 6,19 | |
| Fissler. | Royal, with a lid, 24 cm | 84,18 |
| "FISSLER" | 102.03 | |
| Deep, with non-stick coating | 84,18 | |
| Zepter. | Set "quadro" | 390. |
| Wok frying pan | 269. | |
| Oval griller 2,2l, 38 cm | 337. | |
| Kchenprofi. | 28 cm | 114. |
| Silit. | 20 cm | 119. |
| 24 cm | 110. | |
| Rosle. | 20 cm | 143. |
| 28 cm | 238. |
The editors thanks the leadership of the Friday's restaurant and personally, Alexander Mosiolov's chef, as well as Astor Market, Tav-Torg, Number of Khenkels Knife stores, "Chapeter International", Salon "Fairy Forest" for help in preparing the material .