Double bottomed pots

Today, such items are very popular and are often used in kitchens. Their value has increased greatly in recent times. Such dishes are in great demand today and have many advantages and useful properties.

Advantages of double-bottomed pans using the “sandwich” technology

Such a high demand for the product is explained by the fact that it has many useful properties and advantages.

• Compared to models with a thin bottom, its use is more practical.
• Using such utensils makes the cooking process much easier.
• The cooking time of the dish is significantly shorter.
• If you think about it, you can come to the conclusion that this affects energy (gas), or more precisely, its (its) savings.

The thick bottom heats up evenly, which affects the cooking process. That is, the fact of food burning to the bottom surface is almost completely eliminated. Such cookware allows you to cook dishes in the juice of the product itself. You do not have to use fat or oil. This news is especially unique for those who adhere to proper nutrition and eat healthy food.

This bottom structure helps to preserve nutrients.

• This is due to the fast cooking time.
• All the nutrients in the product do not have time to be destroyed, as would happen with prolonged exposure to high temperatures.
• A typical average temperature is 95 degrees.

Since dishes practically do not burn on such cookware, the cookware is much easier to care for. To do this, simply wash the cookware with detergent and keep your product clean. No additional manipulations are required.

Why Food Tastes Better in Double-Walled, Double-Bottomed Pots

When such a specimen of a saucepan with a thick bottom and walls appears, the housewife immediately feels the difference compared to other kitchen tools. The first thing that catches the eye is the cooking speed. Heat is distributed evenly, and food is cooked faster. The main recommendation of chefs and manufacturers themselves is to turn off the stove 15 minutes before the dish is ready. Due to the cooking speed, the food does not have time to lose its useful qualities, vitamins and microelements. We can conclude that healthy products are prepared on such a tool.

In addition to all these advantages, there is another advantage that is equally significant. You can undercook the dish and turn off the gas, the material will allow for long-term heat storage and will allow the food to reach the desired consistency. So the dish will completely absorb the aroma and taste.

If there is a problem with food sticking to the bottom, then do not rush to tear off the product. Due to the special design, you need to wait, after which you can calmly turn the food over without much effort.

Due to the uniform heat distribution, you can prepare culinary masterpieces with the least amount of oil, and spend a minimum of time frying. Your dish will be light and healthy. You can also forget about some additional kitchen appliances. For example, you will no longer need a milk cooker.

Cookware with a shiny surface retains heat longer, and if you take into account the matte surface, then cooling will occur a little faster.

Nuances of the design of pots with a double bottom

Encapsulated bottom does not mean just using more material. To create such a design, it is necessary to use more different metals. Such pots with a double bottom are equipped with different types of materials in order to achieve the required thermal conductivity. Each material conducts heat and stores it in its own way. There can be a different number of such layers. Their overlapping works on an interesting universal and practical sandwich principle.

The top and bottom layers are absolutely identical, but other materials are located between them. As a rule, a layer of stainless steel is used as the top and bottom layers, and aluminum is placed inside. Aluminum itself is a material that is prone to oxidation. But two covering layers protect it from this problem.

It is easy to come to the conclusion that depending on the number of layers your model has, the thickness of the bottom varies. It can be varied - from 5 to 12 mm. For standard cooking, the optimal thickness can reach 8 mm.

1. If the product is thicker, the heat distribution will be completely different.
2. Heating will take longer, but cooling will also take a long time.

If you don't know these nuances, your first courses will most likely be spoiled. It is best to take the average parameters that the cook is used to.

This design has two subtypes: traditional and capsule.

Traditional "sandwich"

This development involves first making the cookware itself, but without the bottom. The aluminum part is fastened together with two stainless steel disks. The fastening is carried out by means of high temperature under high pressure. Then the machine is processed and fastened to the cookware itself.

The bottom is ultra-precise and marked. Its diameter is slightly smaller than the product itself. But gradually this manufacturing principle becomes irrelevant. The capsule type is more technologically advanced and preferable.

What is a capsule sandwich?

The entire manufacturing technology is similar to the one described above, except for one thing. This method does not involve processing the bottom using a machine. The same layer unification occurs under high pressure, but the disks already have the necessary diameter and size. Therefore, for example, a teapot with a capsule bottom will already have a cast bottom and a uniform shape.

Products with a multilayer bottom are the most preferable regardless of the type of construction. But capsule production is more labor-intensive, so its price is significantly higher.

How to choose a quality double wall model

When choosing a model, pay attention to the weight of the product. The heavier the structure, the more layers are in the bottom area. If the model is very heavy, then you should pay attention to how well the handles are attached. With screw fastening, you should understand that over time, the handles can become loose, and the rivets very often oxidize in the future. The most practical option is a folded connection.

When choosing a device, do not forget to take care of the lid. Make sure that it fits tightly, and the food can reach the consistency of readiness, languishing under the lid. The product should be in perfect condition and not have any manufacturing defects in the form of scratches, chips, dents. This will lead to the fact that bacteria will accumulate inside and the dishes will become unsuitable for cooking.

Teflon coating of handles is more preferable than silicone or wooden. They do not tolerate high temperatures very well. As a result, over time they gradually become unusable and their use becomes impossible.

As for the required volume, focus on the number of family members. If you have a large family that likes to eat tasty and often, then buy a device of the appropriate size. Otherwise, a small saucepan for several portions will be enough. If possible, it is best to buy a set of saucepans of different sizes that will be useful to you for all occasions. Small 2-liter ladles will be excellent helpers for cooking porridge. And a 10-liter model will be an excellent helper for preparing preserves, as well as everyone's favorite jam.

Caring for double-bottomed pots

In general, such products are unpretentious, but there are a number of rules that are best followed if you want it to serve you for a long time. This way you can extend its properties and maintain its characteristics.

When cooking, it is best to use plastic or silicone spatulas. This will preserve the integrity of the surface and not damage the coating. Do not use hard sponges when cleaning, as this will only damage the device and erase the non-stick layer. Use soft sponges and regular detergents.

If possible, make sure that the bottom diameter of the cookware is the same as the burner. Try not to resort to using a large fire unless absolutely necessary. A low or medium flame will be sufficient for this type of bottom design.

If somehow you have burnt food, then in order to get rid of it without harming the dishes, you just need to make a solution based on water and dishwashing liquid. After 10 minutes, the remains will easily be washed off with a simple sponge.

To avoid damaging the appliance, make sure that the walls are not exposed to flame pressure. The flame should heat only the bottom of the pan.

In general, we can say that such a useful kitchen appliance should be in the arsenal of every housewife. Such pots save cooking time, and the food is simply amazing to taste. In addition, it is also useful. Such models will become your assistants in saving resources and money. You will be able to cook real culinary masterpieces. Every day you will please yourself and your family with delicious dishes. Cooking will bring real joy.

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