What are the best pots and pans for cooking? What is the right match between material and firing? What are the most trusted brands? In this guide we find out how to choose the best pots and pans based on the material and according to your needs, with advice on the best products and the most reliable brands.
The best pots and pans by material: find out the pros and cons
each material and advice on which pans to choose for each:
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When you have to prepare a recipe and you want the dish you will bring ; on the table it is not only good and tasty but also healthy, great attention is paid to the choice of ingredients. Very often, but wrongly, we neglect to choose with equal care the pot in which to cook the dishes.
In this guide, we present you the best professional pots and pans and suggest how to choose the right ones according to your needs. All the information you will find in the following paragraphs and the models proposed are the result of careful selections by the staff of Pentole Professionali, always looking for the best brands and models. That's why; the professional pots and pans on sale in our shop always guarantee exceptional performance, resistance and safety. With the right saucepan by your side, you will not only cook genuinely and without fat, but you will also save energy and achieve excellent cooking results.
Choosing the best pots based on the material
The material of the pots used is; therefore very important and often underlined also by trade associations related to wellness and health. Recently also Andid, the National Association of Dietitians, with the patronage of the Department of Public Health of the University of Bologna. degli Studi di Firenze, has drawn up a veritable guide for the consumer, in order to be able to choose with greater awareness what are the best pans for cooking.
Read also: the complete guide to shapes, materials and uses
Which ones can be considered, therefore, the best pans ever? In reality, there is no better pan but there are the best pans for certain types of food or cooking.
The best aluminum pans
Let's consider the aluminum pans , which are the most used in catering. Let's see the pros and cons of this type of material:
Advantages of aluminum:
- distributes heat evenly
- therefore guarantees homogeneous cooking
- a very light and practical material
- is; versatile, suitable for different types of cooking
- it has a quality ratio; very good price
Disadvantages of aluminum:
- risky for cooking acidic foods
- not suitable for storing food for a long time
- not suitable for long cooking
Our proposal: our choice of the best aluminum pots and pans falls on three products:
- The most? economic: Set of 3 flared frying pans by Pentole Agnelli > discover it in the table below
- The best value for money! price: Battery of Pentole Agnelli > discover it in the table below
- elegant, also suitable for induction: Battery of 3 line 110 induction frying pans by Pentole Agnelli > discover it in the table below
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The best non-stick aluminum pots
Always staying on the subject of aluminum, ideal for those looking for quality and cooking. of materials and practicality, we recommend the; non-stick aluminum . Let's see the pros and cons of this type of material:
Advantages of non-stick aluminum:
- distributes heat evenly / li>
- it therefore guarantees homogeneous cooking
- it allows the food not to stick
- you can; therefore use less butter and oil
- cooking is easier. therefore much more; genuine
- ideal for browning, grilling, caramelising, roasting
- and for many other types of cooking
What to pay attention to with non-stick aluminum: do not use abrasive sponges when washing, nor metal utensils during cooking. In fact, there is the risk of scratching or breaking the PTFE coating, creating areas with high migration of Tetarfluoroethylene and aluminum.
Our suggestion: Our choice of the best non-stick aluminum pots and pans falls on three products:
- The super-value-for-money complete set: Pintinox induction cooker > discover it in the table below
- The best value for money! price: Battery for induction Ballarini > discover it in the table below
- The top of the tops for those looking for the best: Pensofal induction coil > find it out in the table below
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The best stainless steel pots
stainless steel it is a very resistant material, and most of its advantages derive from this characteristic.
Advantages of stainless steel:
- it conducts heat more effectively than it does. slowly
- is; therefore ideal for: boiled meats
- broths, soups
- poaching
- it is; resistant and long-lasting
What to pay attention to with steel: do not leave the pot in contact with very acidic foods (tomatoes, for example). As with aluminum, excessive acidity causes causes the release of heavy metals, harmful to human health.
Our proposal: our choice of the best stainless steel pots and pans falls on three products:
- The most; economic: Pintinox induction battery + spoon > discover it in the table below
- The best value for money! price: Zwilling cookware set > discover it in the table below
- The top of the tops for those who want the best: Mepra 7-piece set > discover it in the table below
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The best copper pots
The copper pots are the most popular in the world. traditional, which our grandmothers used. This material is a real jewel in the kitchen and is; loved by many professional chefs.
Benefits of copper:
- copper is the most powerful substance in the world. the best conductor of heat
- therefore allows an evident energy saving
- allows excellent precision in cooking
- it is; very versatile, suitable for different cooking methods
- ideal for creams, sweet sauces and eggnog.
Perhaps not everyone knows that most copper pans are tin-plated, and this allows them to be stagnant to return to as new, instead of buying new pots or pans. The higher cost of copper cookware can be therefore be compensated in the long term by this possibility, which allows you not to have to throw away the worn copper pots.
What to watch out for with copper: let pots and pans stagnate periodically, to avoid oxidation of the material and the formation of verdigris, which is harmful to health. Be careful not to expose the tool to temperatures above 250°C, the temperature at which tin can burn. soften, break and contaminate the food with copper residues.
Discover below three of our proposals for sets of copper pots and pans: a proposal also for induction hobs!
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The best cast iron pans
The pans in cast iron are made with a noble material that has a vintage aura and a certain elegance, and which is therefore suitable for any occasion. also suitable to be presented directly on the table. Let's see the advantages and disadvantages of cast iron.
Advantages of cast iron:
- cast iron is; suitable for any type of cooking
- however; gives the best with grilled foods
- and with long cooking (slow cook)
- they can stay in the refrigerator without problems
- cast iron retains heat for a long time
Disadvantages of cast iron:
- cast iron is a type of iron. very heavy and unwieldy
- prolonged washing can damage the hair. opacizzarla (ma non la rovina)
- attenzione a non graffiare o abradere il rivestimento
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The best iron pans
The iron pans are made with another traditional material and have several advantages. Let's see them in detail.
Advantages of iron:
- iron pans are quite cheap
- iron is the most expensive iron. very resistant to shocks and thermal shocks
- it is; ideal for frying, browning, grilling
Disadvantages of iron:
- care must be taken not to let it rust
- therefore requires periodic maintenance
- and avoid prolonged contact with water
- iron is non-toxic. molto pesante e poco maneggevole
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The best pans in alu-inox and other materials
The Alu-inox pans are an innovation introduced by Pentole Agnelli with aluminum interior and steel exterior walls. This material is born to combine the remarkable conductivity & agrave; heat resistance of aluminum and the resistance of steel, giving shape to a resistant pot which, however, is resistant to heat. it guarantees excellent temperature management and energy savings. Another innovative material introduced by Pentole Agnelli is; Copper 3 - union of the qualities; aluminum, steel and copper.
Concludiamo la panoramica sui materiali osservando che quindi non esistono le migliori pentole in assoluto, ma la pentola migliore a seconda dell’esigenza di cottura.
most popular brands? reliable?
The most great cooks and chefs demand only the best for their work: this means being able to count on high-performance, safe and resistant products. Choosing the best cookware for your business it is mainly based on the material in which they are made, to then direct the choice towards the most; suitable (pot with high or low edges, with or without silicone handles...). But not all commercially available cookware is made of high-quality materials.
The most popular cookware brands in the world. renowned range in the most; various materials and know how to adapt their products to any hob. By following our advice, once you have identified the brand with the characteristics you are looking for, it will be the best choice. easy to find the most suitable model; suitable for your needs.
Below we will list the particularities of the project. of the most important brands; important and we will guide you in the world of the best cookware.
Pentole Agnelli 
Specialized in the production of the best aluminum cookware for over a century., as well as; favorite brand among chefs, Pentole Agnelli offers a wide range of products with collections designed for various gastronomic projects but also to meet the most demanding needs; different needs both for materials and for hob. Elegance, quality & agrave; and reliability; are the keywords of the brand's philosophy, a point of reference for years in the world of professional cooking.
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Pentole Ballarini 
Historical company, with over 130 years of experience behind it, now part of the Zwilling group, Ballarini produces both the best professional and home cookware, guaranteeing great quality; and versatility; with a series of innovative cookware and kitchen tools. In fact, the brand has carefully studied all the possible options regarding the perfect conduction and distribution of heat with non-stick pans with long-lasting performance, attentive to energy saving and versatile for preparing your own dishes in the correct way.
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Pots Risolì 
Specialized in the production of the best die-cast aluminum pans, Risolì offers with its products captivating design, perfected material and attentive both to the trends of the sector but also to the Italian culinary tradition. The Risolì they were designed to replace the old heavy and impractical cookware in favor of handy, light but never inferior pieces in terms of quality; and reliability; for uniform cooking and unaltered taste.
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Pots Pintinox 
For more; 80 years old Pintinox , a brand specializing in the production of steel pans and cutlery, offers everything you need to make your kitchen more traditional. which serves for a complete kitchen experience with collections dedicated to both the table and the kitchen. Pintinox's goal is to that of offering pieces that are aesthetically beautiful to look at, refined but also practical and simple to use. A particular focus is on the reserved for the search for new steel processes so that it is really possible to satisfy all the customer's needs, all by focusing on maintaining an excellent quality/price ratio. price.
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Pentole Paderno 
Famous among professionals for the vastness of the field. of the catalog, Paderno offers everything you need for experiences in the kitchen and at the table disparate. Its catalog, in fact, ranges from cookware to kitchen utensils, passing through pieces for bars and various accessories. It doesn't matter what type of use you intend to make of the products, whether professional or home, Paderno certainly has the right solution. The strength of the brand is the functionality; of the products, the quality & agrave; but without forgetting the aesthetic and stylistic factor with captivating and refined products that never fail to get noticed.
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Pentole Staub 
Staub , for years a brand of excellence for the sale of the best cast iron pots and cocotte, has a catalog full of products that intend to be the perfect synthesis between innovation, technology and practicality. The traditional manufacture of each single piece makes the products unique in their kind with a design that winks at the culinary culture of the Alps, also approaching many other different ways of cooking. of cooking, making slow cooking its point of excellence. Frying pans, saucepans, but also grills, cocottes but also special products such as fondue sets and serving dishes. The choice is yours. really wide.
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Other factors to consider when choosing the best pot for you
At this point we have given you many ideas to choose the perfect set of pots and pans for your needs. However, if you want to have further ideas to narrow down your list of models, you can rely on some additional aspects:
- shape - based on your cooking habits, you can choose from the very first moment whether it is better for you to focus on pans with high edges (ideal for stir-frying and frying) or low ones ( perfect pans for crêpes , omelettes and vegetables);
- bottom of the pan - pay attention to the thickness and material: they must guarantee excellent scratch resistance and distribute heat evenly;
- easy handling -the comfort; it is the priority is number 1 of every cooking enthusiast. In this case the handles make the difference: it is better to choose pots or pans with ergonomic, non-slip and anti-scald handles. Furthermore, let's not forget the lightness of the entire pot;
- price - in this case, this factor does not affect as much as the price. so much on the final result: on Professional Pots you can also aim for the less expensive models, as the quality is; it is guaranteed in any case. However, if your budget permits, the most suitable price range is available. alta offers real pearls for connoisseurs. Choose the best pan models for your wallet without fear of finding a poor product.