How to Choose the Right Cookware

A good pot is the soul companion of delicious dishes in the kitchen. When faced with various cooking demands such as frying, stir-frying, stewing, and boiling, how to find the most suitable pot based on the material properties? We will explain the secrets of the core materials - fine iron, aluminum alloy, ceramic and stainless steel, to help you choose a right and good pot.

1. Material Properties and Performance
Fine iron cookware has fast and even heat conduction stable and chemical properties, suitable for high-temperature stir-frying. 
Cast iron cookware has strong heat retention and is an ideal choice for slow-cooking and grilling. Aluminum alloy cookware is lightweight and durable, not easy to rust, suitable for daily cooking. Ceramic cookware is naturally antibacterial and combines beauty with health, suitable for stewing. 
Stainless steel cookware has strong corrosion resistance, is durable and rust-proof and suitable for frying.

2. Maintenance and Durability
Fine iron cookware: Requires regular cleaning and maintenance, prone to rust, high durability.
Cast iron cookware: Requires regular cleaning and maintenance, prone to rust, extremely high durability (resistant to wear).
Aluminum alloy cookware: No need to season the pot, not easy to rust, low durability (coating lifespan is short).
Ceramic cookware: No need to season the pot, not easy to rust, low durability (easy to crack).

3. Health and Safety
Iron cookware (carbon steel/ cast iron/ refined iron): Releases a small amount of iron, which can supplement dietary iron (suitable for people with iron deficiency).
Aluminum cookware: The coating needs to be replaced if damaged.
Ceramic cookware: There is no risk of metal leaching, but poor-quality coatings may contain lead (select food-grade certified products).

4. Notes
Maintenance of Iron Cookware: dry and apply oil to prevent acidic foods from soaking for a long time after use.
Precautions for Coated Cookware: Do not use metal spoons or steel wool, avoid overheating and empty heating.
Usage of Ceramic Cookware: Avoid rapid cooling and heating to prevent cracking.

stainless steel

aluminum alloy

cast iron + enamel

fine iron