Going to buy a new frying pan for the kitchen, it is difficult to pass by the products of the Tefal trademark, the dishes of this brand in our country have become so popular. The Tepal pan with non-stick coating is in special demand. All information about this product, including real customer reviews, is presented in our article.
Manufacturer Information Tefal
The history of the Tefal trademark began more than 60 years ago, in the mid-50s of the last century, when an engineer from France M. Gregoire first applied polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to an aluminum surface. Thus, he managed to invent the first non-stick pan. And after 2 years, the Tefal brand was registered in France.
As expected, a pan to which food never burned was doomed to success. After 5 years from the date the brand was founded, the demand for non-stick cookware increased to 1 million units per month. Today, various products of this brand, including utensils and household appliances, are presented in more than 120 countries of the world.
Non-stick pan coating
In the manufacture of pans "Tefal" non-stick coating can be applied to the inner and outer surfaces. The inner surface of dishes with such a coating can be smooth and embossed. The latter option is more preferable for pans, as it contributes to a better separation of cooked products from the surface.
There are several types of non-stick coatings: PowerGlide, Titanium Pro, Titanium Excellence, Prometal Pro. All of them have powerful non-stick properties, are easy to clean, and each subsequent version of the coating is more advanced than the previous one.
Frying pan “Tefal” with non-stick coating has several advantages:
- allows you to cook healthy food without adding fat;
- speeds up the cooking process;
- facilitates washing dishes;
- Suitable for cooking on the stove and in the oven.
With a Tefal pan, you can forget about sticking to the coating and burnt food. The cooking process will give you only pleasure.
Features of the pan
In addition to the fact that the “Tefal” pan has a non-stick coating applied to the inner surface, it has the following characteristics:
- material - most Tefal pans are made of aluminum, which has excellent heat-conducting properties;
- external coating - in the production, an external coating of stainless steel, non-stick or enamel is used;
- The Tefal Thermo-spot pan heating indicator, integrated in the non-stick coating, changes color to bright red when heated. In this case, the picture on the disk completely disappears. A change in the color of the indicator indicates that the pan has warmed up evenly to a temperature of 180 degrees and you can start cooking.
Frying pan “Tefal” with non-stick coating is represented by a wide range of models, sizes and shapes. Round pans are produced with a diameter of 18-30 cm.
How to use a pan
A non-stick frying pan requires careful handling. So that it does not lose its unique properties, during cooking it should adhere to such recommendations:
- Before the first cooking, the pan should be washed with a soft sponge with ordinary detergent;
- during use, do not use metal sponges and metal kitchen accessories, as this may damage the non-stick coating;
- you can start cooking only when the indicator, located in the center of the coating, becomes a uniform red color;
- prevent overheating of the pan, as this significantly reduces the life of the coating.
The range of pans "Tefal" for induction cookers
Most of the pans presented in the model range of the Tefal brand are suitable for induction cookers.
The bottom of such dishes has a special coating that provides uniform heat distribution and resistance to deformation.
Among the whole range of Tepal pans with non-stick coating, the following models designed for induction cookers can be noted:
- The Talent Series is a set of Tefal pans made from aluminum with a Titanium Pro coating. Unlike Tefal Intensium, it is more reliable, strong and durable. Suitable for heavy use without loss of quality. The bottom of the dishes is made of stainless steel Induction, the thickness of which is 4.5 mm.
- Character Series - A set of pans with a Titanium Pro coating and a Tefal Thermo-spot heating indicator. Each Tefal pan for an induction cooker in this series has a thick and durable stainless steel bottom made using Induction Technology, which ensures even heat distribution and prevents deformation of dishes.
- The Expertise series - the Tefal Titanium Excellence model with non-stick coating, is suitable for all types of cookers, including induction. Thanks to the special Thermo-spot sensor and the thick bottom, the same heat distribution is ensured and the optimum temperature is maintained throughout the cooking process.
- Tefal Jamie Oliver is a cast aluminum pan coated with Prometal Pro with a solid ceramic base and sapphire particles. Unlike other models, in the cooking process in this pan it is allowed to use metal kitchen accessories.
- Model Tefal Sensoria ("Tefal Sensoria") - a pan with a non-stick coating Titanium Pro is suitable for all types of stoves and for use in the oven.
In total, the model range of Tepal frying pans with non-stick coating includes more than 20 cookware models designed for cooking on different stoves, including induction ones.
Frying pan “Tefal” with non-stick coating: positive reviews
Most people who use a Tefal pan with a non-stick coating in their use, even after several years of use, are satisfied with its quality. In addition, customers like:
- stylish design of the pan;
- the presence of a thick bottom;
- uniform heating of the surface;
- the presence of a heating indicator.
Pan
Non-stick Tefal designed
for all types of heating, it is convenient in that it can be used for cooking both on induction cookers and on gas. It is this kind of dishes that customers choose most often.
Negative customer reviews
There are also users who speak negatively about Tefal pans. They are of the opinion that the non-stick coating gradually burns out during operation, and its particles settle on the products. But it is worth noting that this is not at all the case. The examination showed that during the production of dishes, any harmful substances from the coating are removed and that such a coating does not carry any risk to consumers.
In general, the non-stick coating in the pan is convenient, resistant and durable, but only if you follow all the recommendations for the use of utensils.
Frying pan "Tefal" with non-stick coating: price
The cost of the Tefal pan depends primarily on its shape, diameter and series. So, for example, the most expensive is the dishes from the Tefal Jamie Oliver series. A Tefal frying pan of this series with a diameter of 20 cm costs about 4 thousand rubles, and a model with a diameter of 30 cm can only be bought for 7 thousand rubles. But this is one of the most expensive series of the brand.
At the same time, a Tefal pan (28 cm) with a non-stick coating from another line will cost about three thousand rubles. It is such dishes that ordinary consumers prefer to buy.