Whats the difference between porcelain & andonized pots & pans? which is better?

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Whats the difference between porcelain & andonized pots & pans? which is better?

Answer 1

The emphasis on colorful kitchens has created a big market for colored cookware and that means special exterior finishes. Porcelain and ceramic coatings are most often used, since they offer solid colors and designs on an easily cleaned surface.

Porcelain

Porcelain is a form of durable glass bonded to metal at a high temperature. Porcelain enamel cookware should not be used over a high heat for a prolonged time; extreme high temperatures may cause the porcelain to melt.  

Better grades of porcelainized cookware are seamless. Price differences can be traced to thickness of metal, number of coats of porcelain, design and color, and accessories such as non-broilover covers and heat-resistant plastic handles.  Porcelain can be applied to steel, aluminum, stainless steel or cast iron after the pan has been formed.

It offers a hard, lustrous finish that normally will not scratch, rust, fade or peel. However, it may chip or crack if the pan is dropped.

Anodized Aluminum

Aluminum is a highly reactive metal that can leak into your food if used as a pure metal. Anodized aluminum is aluminum that has been treated in a chemical bath to form a non-reactive, extremely hard oxide coating on the outside of the cookware to prevent this from happening. It is relatively inexpensive and a very good conductor of heat.

Anodized aluminum cookware is a popular choice among many people, both for its price and for its durability. It is completely non-reactive to acidic foods and won't dent like pure aluminum either. The thicker the piece, the more even the heat distribution and the cooking performance, as a rule, so look for products that have at least a heavy, reinforced base that will last you a long time.

Twice as hard as stainless steel, anodized aluminum is a safe alternative to other metals that may seep into food when heated, even copper. It typically comes with a non-stick, non-scratch surface as well, making it even more durable. Look for pieces that have no-heat handles and tight-fitting lids to optimize your cooking time and kitchen safety as well.