Which Cookware is the Healthiest?
Pots and pans are produced by all manufacturers with sensitivities due to their intertwining with food products. Using a variety of materials such as steel, cast iron, Teflon, ceramic, earthenware or granite, most of the pots and pans are produced with materials found in nature and enter our kitchens. Each material is carefully selected to be healthy. Of course, there are pots and pans with big differences between them. The reason for this diversity is the purpose. It would be the best choice to choose the material according to the purpose for which it will be used. Cast iron and Teflon Cast iron pots have become a frequently preferred product due to their heat trapping properties. If these pots made of iron are not specially cleaned, food residues may accumulate and become a health threat. Teflon pots have non-flammable and non-stick properties thanks to their slippery floors. Teflon pots, which offer a very practical use in the kitchen, are products that should be used carefully. Teflon, which is not a filling material but a coating material, can be scratched and worn out in a short time during prolonged use or if the correct mixing spoon is not preferred. Scratching the Teflon coating can cause the filling material and Teflon to stick to food products. Therefore, if not used carefully, Teflon cookware can have negative consequences for your health. Granite Granite pots, just like Teflon pots, contain differences in filling material and coating material. Granite stone is melted and usually coated with aluminum filling, resulting in the granite pots and pans we use in our kitchens. Since it is a coating, this coating can wear off after long-term use. Granite pots are very difficult to scratch and wear out. Therefore, they are in the category that can be called healthy. Ceramic coated pots are the pots with the lowest wear rate compared to all other materials. The natural hard structure of ceramic minimizes scratching. In addition, since it is a material readily available in nature, ceramic is a very good choice for healthy cookware. Steel Steel Steel Steel pots are formed by shaping steel at high temperatures. For this reason, it can be said that they are the most durable of the cookware types. Easy to use, easy to clean and do not require special care, steel pots are the usual utensils of kitchens. You can safely cook your meals in steel pots, which do not pose any harm to human health, and store them in the refrigerator. In the light of all this information, we see no harm in saying that the healthiest cookware is steel cookware. Steel pots, which offer the healthiest option both during cooking and in terms of storage conditions, reduce the rate of food residues adhering to the surface to almost zero thanks to their smooth surfaces, preventing external factors from making the pot unhealthy.
Can Food Be Stored in a Pot for a Long Time?
We want to provide the best storage conditions for leftovers. It is not a pleasant situation for anyone to waste food and labor. Dishes that are too much, dishes that are tried for the first time, dishes made for crowded families but leftovers have to be stored in the refrigerator somehow. The storage method may vary depending on the product. Steel pots create ideal conditions for storing food thanks to their thick outer surfaces and lid designs that minimize air contact with the outside. Nevertheless, the storage time of food in steel pots should not exceed 2-3 days in the refrigerator. If you want to add a few more days, you can choose cast iron pots instead of steel pots. Because they have a thicker outer surface, cast iron pots retain the natural heat of the food for the longest time.
Which is the Healthiest Storage Method?
Glass storage containers are the healthiest way to store leftovers, fresh vegetables and fruits. Most of the time, it is not desirable to dirty a separate container for storing leftovers. However, this choice can not only have negative health consequences for you and your loved ones, but can also cause your food to go to waste if you do not choose the right storage conditions. Although steel and cast iron pots and pans are helpful for storage, it is recommended that you choose glass for the longest-lasting and healthiest storage option. Let's add right away that glass containers with airtight lids will ensure that your food is stored for the longest time and in the healthiest way. You can find steel, cast iron, ceramic pots as well as glass storage containers with airtight lids at Madame Coco branches or online store.
