Pintinox Excalibur Pan 12cm Iron

Pintinox presents Excalibur , a versatile line suitable for all types of cuisine.

Technical features of the pan:

CYLINDRICAL FRYING PAN: it is generally used for FRYING, COOKING (for reloading), for FAST COOKING (eggs, etc.) and for CARAMELING.

merits and defects of the Iron.

ADVANTAGES: it is an economic material with a high resistance to impact and heat, even very high. It does not fear overheating: the metal regulates the heat, preventing sudden increases in temperature from affecting the container, burning the fatty substances: for this reason it is ideal for frying, as it limits the rise of the oil to the smoke point . It is able to seal the surface of the meat, avoiding the dispersion of internal liquids (Maillard reaction). As soon as it is removed from the heat source, the container quickly loses temperature, blocking cooking. Its performance improves with use and with time: it acquires non-stick qualities following the burnishing treatment.

DEFECTS: it is very heavy and requires careful maintenance to avoid oxidation which, however, is neither dangerous nor poisonous.

USE: excellent for all types of frying and for cooking grilled meat, fish and vegetables.

MAINTENANCE: before use we recommend the burnishing treatment, to increase its resistance and to develop non-stick properties. Subsequently, it will not be necessary to wash again: once the cooking residues have been eliminated with a rag or absorbent paper, it must be rubbed with coarse salt and a sturdy cloth, then lightly oiled to avoid oxidation of the surface.

Specific Gravity and Thermal Conductivity of Iron.

THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY is the ability of a material to react uniformly and quickly to changes in temperature. A material with high thermal conductivity allows you to effectively regulate the temperature in the various cooking phases and the homogeneous distribution of heat over the entire surface of the container, avoiding the risk of burns and local overheating. Another feature not to be underestimated is energy saving: a material with good thermal conductivity allows to reduce cooking times and, therefore, to save energy.

The SPECIFIC WEIGHT allows to evaluate the weight of one material compared to another: for the same thickness and dimensions, a steel pot will weigh three times that of an aluminum one.