In the Russian market you can find a huge number of brands of kitchen utensils. Each manufacturer is in a hurry to assure that it is his products that are of the highest quality. Advertising in the media and on TV channels is confusing. Choosing the same dishes that will last for many years is extremely difficult.
At present, you can purchase premium and economy class goods, as well as meet mid-range products. In each of these categories you can find truly high-quality and harmless dishes that will please the hostess for more than one year.
Premium Cookware Manufacturers
Brands that have been manufacturing luxury cookware for more than one year are:
- Skeppshult, Staub, engaged in the manufacture and manufacture of cast iron cookware.
- Moneta, GreenPan, Fissler specialize in the production of kitchen products with non-stick coating.
- Le Creuset, Emile Henry make ceramic dishes.
- Bohemia, Riedel are engaged in the manufacture of glassware and crystal.
- Dunoon, Japonica, Portmeirion specialize in the manufacture of porcelain household items.
- Frank Moller, Lacor, De Buyer, Fissler - German brands of kitchen utensils with a rich history, are engaged in the manufacture of products for haute cuisine.
Luxury cookware is popular among professional chefs. Such products are used for cooking in expensive restaurants. It is worth noting that each of the listed brands has a rich history and has earned the recognition of millions of people around the world.
Premium cookware features
Tableware of high-end brands has a number of distinctive features.
- Enameled cookware of famous brands has a stainless steel edging.
- Among the elite dishes, cast iron products are in demand. This is a durable material with a number of undeniable advantages.
- Premium stainless steel cookware has a thick bottom.
- Elite dishes allow you to cook food without adding oil and water. At the same time, food does not burn and does not lose its taste. In addition, in food cooked without oil, there are much more useful substances.
- Cooking on elite cookware takes less time. Yes, and follow the food so that it does not burn, no need. The cooking process becomes simpler.
- Absolutely all premium class dishes undergo quality control. All products are certified.
- Premium tableware is made of elite materials: silver, porcelain, crystal.
- The fittings are made of high quality materials. The appearance of the details pleases the eye.
- Many premium-class cookware series have a unique design that world-class professionals have worked on.
One of the distinguishing features of expensive dishes is the unique appearance. Every detail is thought out to the smallest detail. That is why elite dishes are most often sold as a set. This allows you to maintain the style unity of products.
Mid-range cookware manufacturers
Among this group of brands, manufacturers should focus on brands such as:
- METROT, "LZEP" (Lysva) are engaged in the manufacture of enameled products for the kitchen;
- Arcoroc, Pyrex, Luminarc, Mikasa, Simax produce glassware;
- Neva, Scovo specialize in the production of pots, ladles and other metal products;
- Tefal, TVS, Ballarini, Kalitva, Essa are engaged in the production and production of non-stick cookware;
- Calve, Queen Ruby, MiEssa, Vitesse, Tramontina, Rondell, Gipfel produce stainless steel utensils, including knives.
It is worth noting that a very small number of brands are engaged in the manufacture of porcelain dishes and crystal products. The leading position is occupied by elite brands.
Features
Utensils of the middle price segment have their own characteristics:
- most products are made of stainless steel with the addition of strong metals;
- the bottom thickness does not exceed three millimeters, and a similar indicator of the walls is 0.6 millimeters;
- the utensils have welded fasteners;
- As a rule, sets include 3-4 items;
- product design is quite simple, devoid of zest;
- pots and pans are equipped with convenient lids with openings for the release of steam;
- non-stick coating.
The cost of dishes in the middle price segment does not exceed seven thousand rubles.
Separately, it should be said about middle-class tableware. The buyer is better to opt for china and glass. These are the most durable materials, resistant to damage and chips. The design of such products is quite simple, uncomplicated. Ceramic dishes of the middle class have a more beautiful appearance. However, it is more difficult to care for. In addition, it is quite fragile.
Economy Class Cookware Manufacturers
This category of products is ideal for daily use. Despite the relatively low price, among the brands of economy class cookware you can find quite high-quality products. Separately, it is worth highlighting Russian brands: Casta, Kukmara, "Aelita", "Gourmet", "Lysvensky Enamelled Cookware Factory", "Amet".
Utensils of economy-class brands have their own distinctive features:
- due to the low quality of the non-stick coating, food may burn during cooking;
- the bottom of pans and pots is quite thin;
- plain design;
- cheap accessories that cause discomfort during cooking (for example, plastic handles can emit an unpleasant smell of burnt plastic when heated).
The main manufacturers of kitchenware are Russia, Ukraine and Asia. Not every production has quality control. Preference should be given to brands that are well established and have positive feedback from consumers.
How to choose dishes
Despite the differences between dishes of different price categories, when choosing products for cooking, it is necessary to take into account a number of signs of quality dishes.
- Products must have walls thicker than two millimeters. Otherwise, they will not last long.
- It is worth giving preference to utensils with special appliances to increase safety.
- You should purchase dishes with high-quality details and accessories. It is better to refuse to buy pots with plastic handles. The unpleasant smell of burning plastic released during cooking can significantly reduce the quality of food.
- It is worth abandoning the purchase of dishes with paint. Not every seller can document the safety of the top coating of a product.
- When buying, it is worth considering manufacturing technology. Cast utensils are the best option because they contribute to a more even distribution of heat and prevent the burning of food.
When choosing dishes, you need to pay attention to the appearance of the products. In addition to a pleasant design, the product should have symmetrical edges. There should not be chips on the surface. Special attention should be paid to quality certificates that should be available from the seller.
Kinds of Porcelain
Among the types of porcelain, there are three main and most famous.
- Solid porcelain, which is obtained at a very high firing temperature from 1400 to 1460 ° C). Due to its special composition, it is characterized by high heat resistance, strength, as well as a clean bell ringing.
- Soft porcelain. This material has a delicate white color. Sometimes it differs in an almost creamy tone. In addition, this type of porcelain is more transparent than solid. The heat resistance of such a material is much lower.
- Bone China is a cross between soft and hard. The constituent component of the material is bone ash. Hence the name. This type of porcelain has thin walls.
These are the main types that are in greatest demand. There are several more less popular types of material.
- Biscuit porcelain, characterized by a porous structure, due to which the weight of the material is quite large. This type is characterized by high strength.
- Pink porcelain is obtained by staining the mass in pink before firing. After heat treatment, the products are coated with glaze.
- White porcelain. The color of the material is explained by the presence of lime in the phosphate composition. It is quite solid and durable with careful use.
All types of porcelain require gentle care and accurate operation.
Porcelain cookware brands
Among Russian porcelain manufacturers, it is worth highlighting:
- PC "Dulevo porcelain";
- "Bashkir porcelain";
- "Kislovodsk Porcelain Factory";
- "South Ural Porcelain Factory";
- CJSC Pervomaysky Porcelain, etc.
Porcelain tableware is widely used in everyday life, despite the fragility of the material.