Ceramic ware: reviews of cookware with ceramic coating

Purchase a set of utensils for the kitchen, many wonder what material to choose. Recently, growing in popularity gaining ceramics. This is not surprising, because the material is environmentally friendly, hypoallergenic, beautiful appearance and durable, with careful handling. Ceramic tableware has a variety of designs and you can use it adequately decorate any kitchen interior.

Products for kitchen ceramics produced today worldwide. This product is different price, quality, appearance and other characteristics. At the same dishes can be used not only for the table, but also for cooking. This refers to items with a ceramic coating. Unlike pots and pans of cast iron or stainless steel, ceramics has certain advantages, to be aware, getting the dishes to the kitchen. Therefore, first of all, we should study in detail the responses of producers and their products.

Patrimony

The first pottery dates back to the Neolithic era. Then people began to lead a sedentary life, engaged in growing crops and raising livestock. For the normal existence and conduct of life it was, and utensils needed. Therefore, the first article made of steel and clay obtained by firing airtight, durable storage containers as a dense, granular and liquid products.

Technique of manufacturing pots and other vessels of clay resembled plasticine molding. Various forms of the dishes were attached by means of the fingers, and its production is mainly done by women.

First clay firing occurred at the stake at very low temperature (approximately 600 degrees). Later, people began to make the furnace in which it was possible to raise the temperature by blowing air. Not hard to guess that the first ceramic products are of high fragility, but the people here have found a way out. Further shards could impart strength by polishing the surface of wood or stone.

After production of the first dishes was to play an important role in human life, the product began to decorate different relief patterns and add to the subjects clay handles for convenience use. Coloring pigments for surface decor is extracted from the same clay.

The most striking manifestation of the art of pottery belongs to the XIII century, and it has emerged in China. Manufacturing technology masters kept a closely guarded secret, and only in the XVIII century German alchemist Böttger succeeded in finding a formula ceramics manufacturing, as close as possible to the Chinese products.

To date, it is the German Meissen factory is the most popular among manufacturers of elite pottery products for the kitchen. Ceramic ware is composed of kaolin, quartz and feldspar. All of these components affect the strength, shape retention during firing and ability to withstand high temperatures and not be deformed in the process. And thanks to kaolin products have also noble snow-white color.

After the first firing in an oven dishes coated with a layer of glaze, which is made of the same components as the ceramic itself, but in different proportions. Glazed ware fired again, getting more intense shade.

Advantages and disadvantages

Like other materials used for the manufacture of utensils for the kitchen, from pottery has its own strengths and weaknesses.

Pros:

• Environmentally friendly and hypoallergenic. Ceramic products have not contain toxic substances and heavy metals, which makes them absolutely safe to use.
• The ability to give moisture. During cooking, the porous ceramic structure allows to give a liquid product located therein. Therefore, prior to cooking should be placed a clay container in the water for ten minutes, and then proceed to the cooking. Then the accumulated liquid will gradually migrate to the products.
• Heat retention. The ceramic vessels for a long time to cool down food or water. Why so many love to brew tea in it clay teapots.

In addition, if stored in a bank of ceramic particulate products, it is possible not to worry about occurrence of mold or inside various insects.

Minuses:

• Unsuitable for cooking on an open flame or hot plate. Ceramic cookware is suitable only for cooking in the oven. Due to differences in temperature to use it on a stove can not be, because the product is in the process may crack.
• The ability to absorb odors. Ceramics tends to accumulate on the walls of the fat, which greatly complicates its washing. In addition, the material easily absorbs the smell of food being prepared, so each dish is better to have a separate bowl.

species

Tableware ceramics exists in several forms, among which are porcelain, earthenware and terra cotta products.

1. China. Objects made of porcelain, have a snow-white color, have aesthetic appeal, refinement, resistant to high temperatures and the effect of various acids. In addition, they are quite light and durable. Porcelain environmentally safe and hygienic.
2. Faience. Dishes also made of white clay, like porcelain, but has a lower strength and resistance to high temperatures. The porous structure of the material implies a thick wall products, is reflected on utensils stronger ability to absorb odors and moisture products. The firing temperature in earthenware lower than porcelain. And the earthenware items generally have less strength.
3. Terracotta. red clay used for the manufacture of such products. From above they are covered with glaze, but most remain unpainted. Texture of the surface of the dish after firing may be coarse or fine, polished or untreated. The color can vary from red, brown or black to beige.

Ceramic Coating: advantages and disadvantages

In addition to ceramics, there is also a ceramic tableware, used for cooking. It includes pots, pans, baking trays, molds for the oven, buckets, etc. Now similar products for the kitchen in great demand among buyers, since it has not only attractive external characteristics, but also very convenient in everyday life, reliable and environmentally friendly.

Ceramic non-stick coating consists of natural materials (according to the manufacturers): stone, sand and water. Thereby obtaining heat-resistant, hygienic material, similar in characteristics to the glass.

The advantages of ceramic coated products include:

• Environmental Safety. Since the coating formulation contains natural ingredients, such utensils is considered the most hygienic and safe environment for food products made from other materials.
• Resistance to scratches. Low porosity allows the dish to stay longer attractive. If you follow the basic rules of operation, the scratches on the surface will not be soon.
• Heat resistance. The ceramic coating can withstand relatively high temperatures, in the range of 450 degrees.
• A wide selection of colors and design of products.
• Non-stick coating. Due to ceramic products during cooking will not adhere to the bottom and walls of the dishes, even when using a minimal amount of oil. It will appeal to fans of healthy food.
• Rapid heating. Material passes excellent heat that contributes to the rapid heating during the cooking utensils. In addition, the heat is evenly distributed and, therefore, the food will be good to fry or boil.

Products with ceramic coating can enjoy not only the fans, which are exclusively for your family, but also professionals. High quality items such as Italian ceramic tableware, will transform the daily process of cooking in a real culinary art. This is indicated by the numerous positive reviews.

Unfortunately, if you do not abide by the rules of operation, such utensils can boast durability. She is afraid of sharp temperature fluctuations and the impact of an alkaline environment (if washed in the dishwasher). Whereby cracks may occur on the surface or chipped. Falls and sudden shocks is also best avoided. Naturally, all defects will not appear immediately, but gradually, over time. But careful use will extend the service life of ceramic products.

Rules of operation and maintenance

Cookware with a ceramic coating is perfect for gas, electric and ceramic cooktops. It is desirable that the burner size was slightly smaller than the diameter of the pan or pans. To prepare the dish in the oven the product must have a removable handle.

As long as possible to preserve intact ceramic surface, you should avoid extreme temperatures. For example, do not put a cold pan on the heated burner already and do not put it in the food directly from the freezer or refrigerator compartment. Better hold them at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.

For mixing products is better to use a wooden or silicone spatula. From metal spoons and, especially knives, should be abandoned immediately, so as not to scratch the surface. The same applies to washing with abrasive substances. In order to clean the surface, it is sufficient to use conventional dishwashing detergent and a soft sponge.

As a ceramic utensils, pottery also need special care. If the surface is not covered with glaze, then the container after the wash should dry it thoroughly and dry without a lid. Otherwise, the inside of the product may form an unpleasant odor. But the problem is removable if rinse it in consequence of water with salt and vinegar.

Products from ceramics and kitchenware with ceramic coating - certainly the right choice for any kitchen, according to reviews.

The use of this material has many advantages: by environmental and hygiene, to visual appeal and varied design.

With proper use and care utensils will last a long time, and the food cooked in it is tasty and useful.