The Rondell brand is widely known for its cookware. It is positioned as a professional tool. There are author's collections, which include pots, pans, sets of knives and accessories. What makes Rondell cookware interesting, including pans?
Rondell brand
In addition to sets, the German company Rondell produces individual elements. These are stewpots, ladles, baking dishes, sets of knives, pans. The best chefs and engineers who used all the achievements in this industry take part in their creation.
The displacement of each item is indicated on the packaging. But fill it to the top is not worth it.
Material
Rondell pans are made from aluminum, ordinary and thickened cast, steel and cast iron. Outside is non-stick enamel for easy cleaning and care. Inside the pan, Tomatec non-stick enamel, titanium TriTitan (most commonly used in Rondell) or Teflon are used. Ceramic coating American Du Pont and Swiss ILAG.
Teflon must not overheat, otherwise it will release toxic substances. For control, special dots are applied to the bottom of the pan, which turn red when the temperature is reached, at which urgent need to put food in the pan.
Handles are made of bakelite, silicone, beech, stainless steel. All, except the last, do not allow to be burned in a hot pan. They are screwed to the pan body. Often the handles are removable. This allows you to install pans in the oven. Moreover, they are easier to hide.
Many Rondell pans are sold with lids. Usually they are glass. Through them, it is convenient to observe the cooking process. But you can use an existing cover. It is only necessary to choose the appropriate size.
A large number of Rondell pans are not suitable for induction hobs . They need dishes with a special bottom.
Many Rondell pans are not dishwasher safe.
Pan frying pans
The Rondell pancake pan differs from others in its very low walls. Their height is about 1 cm. Pans from aluminum can be used on any stove, except induction. Pancakes do not burn due to the fact that the pan is very thick, 3.5 mm. There are some notes on the location of the handle. It is low, which is inconvenient when using on a long burner.
Pancake pan cannot be washed in the dishwasher. But to clean it manually is not difficult.
Rondell's pancake pan does not scratch the glass-ceramic coating of the plates.
Aluminum pan RDA-287 Zeita
Powerful cookware made of thickened aluminum with a titanium coating, consisting of three layers, durable. The thickness of its bottom is 5.5 mm, the walls are 2.5 mm. Cooking on it, you can turn the food over with metal spatulas.
Do not use on induction cookers. You can cook in the oven, but only without covering it. This model can be washed in a car.
The lid of the pan is made of heat-resistant glass. A stainless steel rim protects it from cracks.
Cast Iron Frying Pan Rondell Noble Red
The bottom thickness is 6.5 mm in a Rondell pan. The cast-iron frying pan is coated with ordinary enamel, inside is the non-stick Tomatec. Steam circulates through the bulges inside the lid. The pan handles have special recesses and are conveniently located for the hostess.
Firms Rondell Grill Pan
The grill pan was invented in order to fry food. It usually has a square shape. The bottom is ribbed. This leads to the fact that the food almost does not touch the bottom of the pan.
This grill pan is convenient for preparing large pieces of any meat. But finely chopped vegetables on it can not be fried. Just like pancakes or fried eggs. But there are other types of pans for this.
Warranty
The steel pan of Rondell company has a guarantee of 25 years, aluminum - 2 years. Bakelite and silicone accessories - 3 years. If a marriage was detected in the dishes through the fault of the manufacturer, then it will also be exchanged.
Use and care
Manufacturers do not recommend cutting anything with a knife in Rondell dishes. Each of the models must be used for its intended purpose. In a pan - fry, stewpan - stew vegetables, in a pan - cook.
Choose the size of the pan, taking into account the size of the burners. Ideally, they should match. This is especially true of electric stoves. The bottom size may be slightly larger than the burner.
For gas stoves, this problem can be solved by adjusting the width of the flame under the pan.
The size of the pan is indicated on the outer edge. The bottom is always a little smaller. It can be 8 cm for a regular frying pan, 4 cm for pancake, grills and stewpan. Woks have a bottom that is 2 times narrower than the outer edge (size).
The size of a pan 24 or 26 cm is considered optimal and universal. But some dishes are better prepared in two smaller pans.
How to choose a pan
TriTitan titanium non-stick coating is currently considered the best. It allows you to cook with virtually no fat. You can use metal spatulas and spoons. Corrugated pans are especially effective. Fat is collected in the grooves, the food does not dry out, it becomes soft and juicy.
Products in ceramic-coated pans cook very quickly, do not burn, metal spoons do not scratch it. But it is afraid of blows. Chips may appear.
If you need a pan more for beauty, then you should buy a ceramic coating.
In the event that you cook a lot and often, it is better to buy a pan with a titanium one.
Positive reviews
User reviews say that food on Rondell cookware does not burn. There are no complaints about non-stick coating even after several years of use. Comparing Rondell and Tefal coatings, users speak in favor of the former.
Customers like the removable handle that comes with the Rondell pan. Reviews say that it is convenient to use, not heated. It can be removed before storing. The pans themselves are evenly heated, so the spray of oil does not fly around the fountain.
Rondell grill pan users like it. Reviews say that it may well replace the grill.
The paint at the bottom also does not drop off and does not scratch.
The food turns out juicy, not dry, high-quality fried. Delicious meat and vegetables. And despite the fact that you need very little oil when a Rondell pan is used
Negative reviews
After a couple of years of using aluminum pans, a tubercle is blown out at the bottom, due to which the pan does not stand on the burner exactly, but a little diagonally. This worsens the quality of cooking, although not critical, and makes you look for some solutions.
The company Rondell pan poorly cleaned from below, it becomes ugly, similar to old cast-iron products.