Fontignac is positioned as a French brand of cookware. Cast iron products with this brand began to produce and sell from the beginning of the last century. At the beginning of the XXI century. the company joined the ZWILLING JA HENCKELS Group. Therefore, now it can be considered German. Is the ware sold in our stores under the Fontignac brand really related to the ZWILLING JA HENCKELS Group and does its quality correspond to the one declared by the manufacturer? What does Fontignac (cookware) collects reviews?
Assortment of the company "Fontignac"
The company produces cast iron and ceramic dishes, baking dishes, baking dishes and cakes, kitchen knives.
A set of ceramic dishes includes 7 products. They are painted in two colors and decorated with embossed lily. These are baking pots , the baking dish is oval (diameter - 26 cm) and rectangular (length - 26 and 32 cm). There is a form for cakes with a diameter of 28 cm, pots with lids with a diameter of 10 cm and larger, with a volume of 2 liters.
Enameled dishes are durable, have a beautiful appearance. It is durable and reliable.
Sellers and manufacturers
Sold by stock at many Fontignac supermarkets (dishes). "Tape" (reviews say so) offers to receive it in exchange for stickers that are received for goods purchased there. Under the same conditions, it can be purchased at Silpo, Metro.
However, the feedback from many buyers suggests that the dishes are not made in Germany, where the ZWILLING JA HENCKELS Group office is located, but in China. Sales are carried out by BrandLoyalti. There is also an opinion that a manufacturer with this name does not exist at all, and the company was created specifically to sell Chinese-made dishes by stock.
But it often happens that products that are in advertising are not available in city stores. Sometimes from the whole range of cast-iron pots you can find only one, the smallest.
Reviews about Fontignac products are rather controversial.
Cast Iron Pans Reviews
Positive feedback is collected cast-iron pots "Fontignac" with enamel coating. Volume 6 liters, 3.6 liters and 2 liters. Outside they are blue, with a gradient, inside are snow-white or graphite. These pans can be set on an open fire, that is, on a gas stove. It can be cooked on an electric induction stove, put in the oven of any type, in the microwave. Fontignac cookware is dishwasher safe.
Customer reviews indicate that cast iron products are convenient for cooking foods and dishes that burn up in ordinary dishes. They can be cooked with a little added fat. Moisture collects at the bottom of a tightly closed lid. On its surface there are special wavy lines. Moisture runs down them back into the dish, making it soft and juicy. These consumers like Fontignac cookware. Reviews of the pot are praised. They say that neither meat nor fat burns in them, the bottom does not darken.
Consumers like the pan shape. Its walls expand upward. It is wide, similar to a high stewpan. The manufacturer took care of quality packaging. The lid and pan are wrapped separately in polyethylene, which prevents the formation of cracks and chips on the surface during transportation.
Consumers consider the lack of a side on the lid, on which condensate escapes, to be a disadvantage. Therefore, it flows directly onto the stove. Some buyers consider the weight of the pan to be excessive. It is difficult to wash. Scary toss on the sink or table. But cast iron is heavy material. It is he who provides quality cooking. Therefore, you need to choose between light dishes, which burns, and heavy cast iron.
The handle of the pan is plastic, so not everyone risks putting it in the oven. But the existing screw allows you to unscrew the plastic part.
Fontignac - stainless steel cookware
User reviews of the stainless steel cookware Fontignac suggest that it is made in accordance with GOST 27002-86 from AISI 304. Steel covers are made of tempered glass. A serial number is stamped on each item. The dishes are heavy, a little lighter than cast iron. Consumers like the fact that the handles are attached to the body by spot welding. They consider this connection reliable. The pan is cylindrical in shape.
Glass lid with brand engraving. Through it, everything that happens inside the pan is clearly visible. The disadvantage is that during cooking, the handles of the Fontignac pan become very hot. Steel utensil reviews are collecting positive.
Some users have glass covers. Others crack ceramic pots, but the lids remain. Consumers exchange the remnants of dishes, mainly sell extra covers.
Reviews about dishes "Wok"
Fontignac Wok users like it. Reviews say that cooking in this dish is very fast. The dish is ready in 7 minutes. Of course, you need to finely chop the meat, constantly stir it, turning on a strong fire. I like that there is very little oil. At first, users are confused by the fact that after cooking, the vegetables do not change their color. It seems to them that they remained raw.
What users like is that the wok pan can be used as a double boiler and deep fryer. Therefore, it is considered a universal kitchen utensil. Heat evenly disperses along the walls of the dishes, in contrast to conventional pans.
Use wok for cooking pilaf, rice with vegetables, meat dishes, roast. The dishes are indispensable for cooking Chinese dishes. Delicious pasta is naval.
Positive feedback on ceramic dishes "Fontignac"
The main debate is over 2-liter ceramic pots. Many users like to cook in them. They are satisfied with the quality of the dishes and the food cooked in it.
They have been using Fontignac ceramic dishes for several years, and comply with the instructions for its use.
Negative reviews
Many buyers complain that they were sold the product as cast iron cookware. And only at home they begin to read the instructions and understand what they bought.
It’s quite difficult to figure out for yourself. After all, the Fontignac dishes made of cast iron are coated with enamel that looks like a ceramic coating.
The problem is that ceramic dishes cannot be used on an open fire, placed on circles of electric and induction cookers. You can cook in them only in the oven or microwave, at temperatures up to 220 degrees. At the same time, putting cold dishes in a hot oven is not recommended. From this she cracks.
The dishes can be refrigerated, then transferred to the microwave or cold oven. You can also put on the table. Here she retains her integrity. Disintegrates only from exposure to high temperatures Fontignac cookware.
Reviews of many users indicate that their ceramic pans burst into several parts with the most careful handling. They decay even inside an electric or gas oven. And there’s no need to talk about electric stoves. Some customers think they can cook Fontignac cookware on the divider. Reviews say that this does not help to save it. The dishes are especially afraid of moisture splashing on the base of the plate near the bottom. If food accidentally "escaped" from the pan and a few drops fell on the heating element, the dishes instantly burst. Ceramic baking trays and baking dishes burst just as quickly and unexpectedly.
For cooking in such dishes, you can not use metal spoons and ladles.
The advertisement says that it is heat-resistant cookware that is suitable for different types of stoves. Buyers conclude that we are talking about cast-iron cookware, and the ceramics is indicated on the flyers. It is not known at what level a misunderstanding occurs, but many users consider themselves deceived. They also express the opinion that Fontignac ceramic dishes have poor quality.
Knife reviews
Many customers like the design of all-metal knives of the Fontignac brand. Although on the official website of the manufacturer they are not mentioned in a word. But as part of the promotion in these stores you can buy them. There is information on the site fontignaccollection. Knives are made of 420j2 carbon steel. After a month they become dumb. The steel from which the knives are made is mild, so it does not hold sharpening well. Therefore, buyers regret that they bought a knife for 700 rubles. at a discount, while knives of famous brands can be bought from 300 rubles without a discount.
conclusions
Users believe that it makes sense to buy Fontignac dishes at a promotion only if you regularly buy groceries and other goods at this supermarket. Then you simply collect the stickers received at the time of purchase, and at the right time change them to the dishes.
Buying up unnecessary goods only in order to receive stickers and exchange them is unprofitable and does not make sense.