Enamelware: what are they and how do we use them?

How to properly use an enamelware, you may be wondering! Is there a right and wrong way to take care of it? The answer is, yes of course!

"What is the enamel?"

Enamel is a natural and 100% healthy material with non-stick properties. Enamelware are the best for cooking with the longest life and durability due to their multiple enameling.

The enamel is very difficult to wear or to scratch, gives a perfect finish, is sterilized by germs and harmful microorganisms, does not retain odors and can be easily cleaned. Of course, when it is part of a professional kitchen, the life expectancy is reduced!

Enamel coating is a method used for centuries to protect metal surfaces from corrosion by liquid, solid or gaseous components.

The quality of the cooking utensils, their care, as well as the choice of the utensil according to our need play a big role in the quality of the food and the taste of each recipe. Good maintenance of the enamelware is the secret to keeping them for many, many years.

Here is a mini guide and tips for maintaining the enamelware.

Heat the enamelware properly before using it! How;

• Never heat the pan without any contents.
• Place the utensil on hobs of the correct diameter.
• Grease the pan.
• The cookware should be heated gradually, only on low heat
• The perfect thermal conductivity and smooth surface of porcelain enamel is the secret in cooking food.

Cooking and energy saving with enamelware:

The use of porcelain enamel helps you save energy in cooking. Especially if you follow the tips below.

1. Turn on the hob only when you have a full pan on top of it

2. Reduce heat intensity, especially with enameled cookware, as the iron core stores heat quickly and evenly. This requires less heat and the food are lightly cooked.

3. Turn off the hobs up to 10 'before the end of cooking, and continue cooking with the rest of the heat.

Care tips for the enamelware:

The surface of the enamel both prevents the growth of bacteria and facilitates the cleaning process of the utensil. NAVA cookware is suitable for the dishwasher.

- Before the first use, wash the utensil with warm water, dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge.

- Do not overheat the utensil when empty.

- Low or medium temperature is enough to achieve the best cooking results.

- Do not fill the container more than 2/3 of its capacity to avoid overflow.

- Allow the pan to cool and then wash with warm water and dishwashing liquid.

- Prefer kitchen utensils made of wood, plastic or silicone for longer coating life.

- Never cut food in the pan with sharp tools.

- Cook on hobs with the same size or smaller than the base of the pan.

- Do not allow the fat or oil to heat up enough to smoke, burn or turn black.

- Do not use metal sponges, wire or hard cleaners.

- The coating is in accordance with the regulations for food contact materials.

"How do I clean the enamelware?"

Fill the pan with water while it is still hot, to soften food debris, then clean with the soft side of a sponge.

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