Today, many hostesses are happy owners of a miracle pot - a Redmond multicooker that can not only cook, but also fry, stew and bake. She will help to prepare a wide variety of dishes without much hassle.
The main accessory of any multicooker is, of course, a bowl. It can be made of steel, and also have a non-stick Teflon or ceramic coating. Almost any multicooker bowl sold under the brand name Redmond fits many models. Therefore, for each "assistant" you can easily pick up 2 or 3 of their types. What is the difference between the two? Let's figure it out.
Teflon non-stick bowl: characteristics, advantages
Teflon-coated bowls are most in demand among consumers due to their high non-stick properties, which allow the use of a minimum of fats when cooking foods, while preserving their natural taste and health benefits. In addition, they can prepare dishes, in particular bake and fry, with the formation of a golden brown. The basis for the manufacture of such pots is a high-quality aluminum alloy, which is processed with a Teflon coating.
DuPont double or triple high-quality Teflon-coated bowls are especially popular. Models of this type are available in light brown color with engravings in the form of an ornament and Redmond logo. The multicooker bowl has a bottom with a special structure that increases the thermal conductivity of the tank and protects it from deformation.
Such containers are often replaced by those that come with multicookers. So, for example, a Redmond 4503 multicooker bowl , judging by customer reviews, quickly loses non-stick properties. In exchange, a compatible DuPont coated model is purchased. Also, such bowls can be used for some multicookers of other brands. They are conveniently washed both under the tap and in the dishwasher using any detergents.
Cons Teflon Bowls
In case of damage to the non-stick coating at high temperatures, substances hazardous to human health can be released from it. Therefore, you should only use specially designed spoons, ladles and spatulas and in no case use metal.
Redmond Ceramic Cooker Bowl: Benefits
Ceramic coating is characterized by higher resistance to mechanical damage than Teflon. In addition, it is absolutely safe and environmentally friendly. The walls of such bowls are thicker, which ensures better circulation and heat preservation. As a result, the products are stewed, baked and fried evenly. Ceramic-coated bowls are great for baking. All kinds of bakery products, muffins, biscuits, etc. are equally well made in them. For processing Redmond bowls, a ceramic coating from the Korean company Anato is used.
They are compatible with multicookers of a number of other brands. In addition, bowls made without handles can be safely used for cooking in the oven, as they are characterized by high heat resistance. Easy to clean.
Some ceramic-coated models, such as the Redmond M90 multicooker bowl, are provided with plastic handles, which allows for more convenient and safe removal.
Disadvantages of ceramic bowls
Despite all of the above advantages of ceramic coated bowls, their significant disadvantages are quick wear and loss of non-stick properties. Another disadvantage is sensitivity to alkaline conditions, which is why it is not recommended to wash them in dishwashers.
Steel Redmond multicooker bowl
The bowls are also made of stainless steel, which is practically not afraid of mechanical damage. Thanks to innovative technologies, they do not cause allergic reactions and do not give the cooked dishes a metallic taste. The steel bowl for the Redmond multicooker is mainly used as an extra for preparing first courses. Its main advantage is that it is allowed to use metal objects to mix the prepared food. Moreover, when preparing dishes requiring whipping or grinding, such as mashed soups, you can work with a blender directly in the bowl. In this case, there is absolutely no need to worry that its inner surface may be damaged.
The steel Redmond multicooker bowl can also serve as a separate pan (if you buy a lid for it), a container for baking in the oven or whipping certain products.
The disadvantages of steel bowls
The minus of the bowls made of steel is the possibility of oxidation when using acidic products. Also, according to some reviews, over time (about six months or a little more), the bottom may begin to rust.
Which bowl to choose?
Based on the above characteristics, we can conclude that a common drawback of all multicooker bowls is failure: sooner or later they will be scratched, rust, and lose their non-stick properties. But you can significantly extend the life of magic pots. Buy immediately 2 or 3 bowls of a different type (if funds permit), which will be used for their intended purpose. For example, for cooking soups and deep-frying, use a steel container, for baking and baking - with a ceramic coating, for frying with a small amount of oil - with Teflon. With this approach, any Redmond multicooker bowl will last you quite a while. In addition, the taste of the prepared dishes will be much better.