Nutritionists advise against frying because it significantly increases the caloric content of food and is burdensome for the digestive system. Cookware makers invented Teflon-coated pans to fry without fat. But there are assumptions that Teflon may be harmful. So, ceramic pans were created, on which you can also fry without fat. What to choose?
Ceramic pansare advertised asecologicaland conducive to a slim figure and he alth. What aboutTeflon pans ? Teflon is a very resistant polymer that does not react with any substances. It is also slippery, thanks to the fact thatfriedmeat or vegetables do not stick on a Teflon surface. The manufacturer of this substance assures that it begins to decompose at a temperature of 400 degrees C, and the highest temperatures that we achieve during frying are around 330 degrees C. So scientists assume that Teflon does not threaten us from this side. However, the danger may lie in the Teflon production process itself. This requires perfluorooctone acid, which can be harmful to people who work in Teflon conversion. There are also assumptions that the pollution generated in the production of Teflon contributes to unfavorable climate changes. So there is no immediate threat to our he alth, but some environmental burden.
Ceramic pans - more natural
The coating of ceramic pans is made of minerals and clay fired at a very high temperature, approx. 1250 degrees C. This creates a durable and resistant coating. It is also smooth, which ensures non-sticking. The frying pan can be heated to plus 400 degrees C and frozen to minus 20. One thing you need to pay attention to is not to expose the coating to sudden changes in temperature (e.g. do not pour cold water over a heated pan), because then such a ceramic pan can be damaged . But since the food does not stick and the surface is smooth and easy to clean - pouring water on it is not necessary.
Advantages of ceramic pans
In addition to the environmentally benign production process for the coating that covers the pan, it has several other advantages. Firstly, it heats up evenly, which means that the food warms up equally everywhere in the pan. In addition, the pan lasts a long timeYou do not have to keep the heat and the prepared food on low heat while waiting for it to be served, because it stays warm for a long time. This allows you to reduce energy consumption. The ceramic coating in no way affects the taste of the food prepared on it and does not react with any of the ingredients (which happens, for example, in iron pans). Ceramic pans are available in a traditional version - adapted to frying on gas stoves, electric and ceramic hobs. But you can also buy ceramic pans for induction hobs.