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Learning About Stainless Steel Material

Stainless Steel Cookware

 

Stainless Steel is one of common type of cookware found in most home. Stainless steel is actually an alloy of metals including steel, carbon, nickel and chromium. Its gets its name because it does not stain and is because of its ability to resist dents and scratches. It does not react with acidic or alkaline food type. It is relatively cheaper but poor heat conductor. In order to overcome this quality choose stainless steel cookware that has copper or an aluminum core, so that food can be cooked evenly.

Advantages:

  • Durability
  • Ease of cleaning, most dishwasher safe
  • Cheap to reasonable pricing
  • Looks good
  • Scratch and dent resistance
  • Does not react with acidic food
  • Will not rust

Disadvantages:

  • Not a good heat conductor
  • Some food will stick at bottom of pan

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