Frequently asked questions about STAUB and BALLARINI products
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STAUB Cast Iron Products
Cast iron retains heat for a long time and distributes it evenly, making it very good for slow stewed dishes suitable. A slow cooking process at low temperatures brings more intense taste in your dishes. Cast iron is the ideal solution for beginners and professionals and the material is recyclable!
We recommend using plastic, silicone or wooden kitchen utensils to remove scratches to avoid the enamel surface.
These elevations are the special droplet structure for the aroma rain. This ensures continuous moistening of the food. It distributes the condensed water over the Food to be cooked – i.e. cooking in a closed circuit and absolutely evenly, not just on the edges as with conventional domed lids. You are guaranteed to use a STAUB cocotte an optimal taste experience!
Yes, but we recommend hand washing. STAUB guarantees the highest quality of the products. Therefore, they should be carefully maintained. Compliance with our care and Instructions for use ensure that you get something out of your STAUB product for a long time.
Your cocotte can be easily cleaned with a standard washing-up liquid and water. Do not use scouring agents or scouring pads to clean your STAUB product. At For stubborn dirt, we recommend washing your cocotte in hot water with a little washing-up liquid Soak until all residue is removed.
This is a natural consequence of the cooking process. Most brown spots can be removed by rubbing with a non-abrasive detergent. oils the Inside your cocotte with a commercially available vegetable oil and a brush from Zeit to Time and remove oil residue before storage. This is how you maintain the shine of your product.
At STAUB we use a state-of-the-art matt black enamel that is particularly scratch-resistant. This
was originally designed for particularly frequent use in restaurants.
Even if our matt black enamel is particularly scratch-resistant, please note the information on
proper use. The enamel can be scratched if it collides with other objects
or splinter if the product is dropped. Always ensure a slow warm-up
your cast iron products. Start with a few minutes at a low temperature first. let
then allow the roaster to cool for at least 15 minutes before rinsing it off with cold water.
All STAUB products are enamelled both on the outside and on the inside. We recommend before first use, wash with warm water and then dry. Paint them Inner surfaces of the product then with a vegetable oil, heat it at low temperature and remove excess oil after a few minutes. The product is now ready to use.
Our matt black enamel is very durable and delivers excellent cooking results. Your STAUB cocotte will gradually burn in if the fats used in cooking penetrate the pores of the matt black enamel. This will make them grow with time browner and ensures better cooking results with each use.
The surface of the matt black enamel is not coated with a special non-stick coating
overdrawn. Using oil prevents your food from sticking and it always is
little oil required to prepare food. After some time, a natural one forms
Non-stick coating of your STAUB cocotte, such as you can with baking
of a pure cast iron product.
However, if you want the non-stick properties of vstrengthen, you can the bottom of your STAUB
Brush the product with a commercially available vegetable oil and slowly over low heat
heat. The oil penetrates the pores of the enamel, creating a natural one
non-stick surface. Then remove excess oil.
We recommend cooking over medium heat, reducing gradually. Thanks to the good Heat distribution of cast iron does not require cooking at high temperatures. If you do however, you should gradually increase the temperature to avoid thermal shock avoid.
Thanks to the good heat distribution of the cast iron, there is no need to open your teapot Set the maximum temperature to bring the water to a boil. Even at low heat your water boil and you avoid a harmful thermal shock.
Yes, STAUB products can be used on all hob types, including induction become. The products with a matte black exterior are lined with blue on the bottom Enamel coated to protect your delicate hobs..
Yes, all lid knobs are made of brass or nickel plated stainless steel and are rated up to 250°C heat resistant. To avoid burns, always use pot holders or cooking gloves, when you touch your STAUB products.
We offer a 30-year guarantee, which can be found on our website under the Guarantee or also in PDF downloadis explained in more detail. We are committed to our entire To provide customers with the highest quality services and products. If you with your If you are not satisfied with a STAUB product, please contact us so that we can solve the problem.
These three elevations stabilize the lid when it is placed on the cocotte.
These are symbols that are included in the manufacturing molds. Depending on the size of
products, several products can be cast simultaneously in one mold (in one
mold are e.g. several lids). If a defect is found in a product, we can
use this number to determine the corresponding position of the mold and take action that
necessary to ensure a flawless product.
The digits or characters have nothing to do with the quality of the product (2nd choice or
B-Ware).
Yes, up to a maximum temperature of 200°C. However, you can also easily do the handles remove before putting your cocotte in the oven.
Cast iron is a compound of carbon-enriched iron. Among others Constituents are silicon, manganese, phosphorus and sulphur.
STAUB Ceramic Products
Ceramic is ideal for preparing tender vegetables and meat or crunchy pastries and casseroles. Ceramics can be used not only in the oven, but also in the microwave. Therewith it serves as a supplement to the cast iron products that are not suitable for this purpose.
Staub's ceramic products are also traditionally made. They were designed to
To meet the demands of modern consumers: easy to store, stackable, with
ergonomic handles, straight from the oven to the table.
All STAUB ceramic products can be used in a variety of ways and can be used both for freezing and
used in the oven. The extensive range of colors that perfectly complement the cast iron range
is coordinated, allows you to set your table in a harmonious look.
The bases of the STAUB oven moulds are enamelled for greater impermeability. Our forms have
these circles as a kind of pedestal to ensure better stability.
The circles are polished to prevent scratching stovetops. With the big forms
a second circuit is necessary for better stability. Besides, such a natural
Deformation of the ceramics in the oven can be prevented.
STAUB is an internationally known brand, recognized by the greatest chefs for its very good
quality is appreciated. We set the highest expectations in the development and manufacture of our
Products, both cast iron and ceramic.
Like cast iron, STAUB ceramics are subject to strict quality tests. The ceramic products of
STAUB offer the same quality when cooking and inspire with colours that are just as intense as the
Cocottes that have made STAUB so famous. STAUB's range of ceramics expands the
Possible uses of STAUB products (cooking in the oven, microwave, etc.) and that's how STAUB comes into being
Quality at a reasonable price.
Ceramic is the generic term for porcelain, clay, stoneware, earthenware and others. There are also technical ceramics, which are mainly used in industry because they have excellent thermal or mechanical properties.
Porcelain: contains more kaolin, is fired at temperatures between 1200 and 1400 °C and
does not absorb water at all.
Stoneware: Stoneware is fired at a lower temperature. It is almost dense (water absorption < 3
%).
Pottery and other types of kitchenware usually have a water absorption of > 3%
on.
The mineral composition depends on the type of ceramic. Pottery for table culture is usually made of clay with china clay, quartz and feldspar.
BALLARINI PRODUCT
The non-stick pans from BALLARINI are ideal for frying with little fat. There are However, there are good reasons not to forego the use of fat entirely. In hot fat close up the pores of meat even faster when searing and the meat stays juicier. oil and butter are also valuable flavor carriers and connoisseur cuisine would be hard to imagine without. Besides that helps fat break down the fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K. That's the only way they can get away be absorbed and processed by the organism.
Before using your new cookware for the first time, remove all labels and stickers and rinse the product normally by hand. Then fill in a little water and bring it to a boil. Then let the cookware cool down and dry it carefully. After that, rub the non-stick sealed Coat the inside with cooking oil or fat.
Allow the pan or pot to cool before cleaning. We recommend that the cookware is always hand wash. Use a soft sponge and liquid dishwashing detergent. In case of Dishwashing cleaning, we recommend using liquid dishwashing detergent and choosing from Economical rinse cycles with low temperatures. This protects your cookware and the environment. The Using the dishwasher does not affect the quality of the pan, but it can lead to discolouration. With cookware made of aluminum that is uncoated on the outside, the Dishwasher cleaning also accelerates an oxidation process that leaves visible traces leaves. Please do not use scouring agents, steel wool, powdered detergents or oven cleaners. We recommend rubbing a few drops of oil into the cookware after cleaning..
The pans and pots can be cleaned in the dishwasher, but preferably by be hand washed. Pots made of raw aluminum or made of aluminum are not suitable for the dishwasher uncoated aluminum. Please keep in mind that cleaning in a dishwasher is not gentle represents cleaning. The strong detergents can damage the external surfaces and the uncoated aluminum part damage them. Remember your pan after several regreasing in the dishwasher.
BALLARINI offers two types of non-stick coatings for its pans and pots. First up Basis of PTFE: polytetrafluoroethylene. For this type of coating, consumers often use the (protected) trade name "Teflon". Second, BALLARINI offers non-stick coatings ceramic base. Pans with a ceramic coating are slightly more scratch-resistant and heat-resistant than PTFE pans. However, the non-stick properties of PTFE are more pronounced. The The non-stick coating of the PTFE pans does not wear off in normal domestic use. With suitable and careful use, a long service life is guaranteed. In most cases will the PTFE non-stick coatings through overheating - over 260° C -, scratches with kitchen utensils damaged metal or cleaning with abrasives. The pans should not be empty for too long be heated. However, once food is in the pan, overheating is unlikely possible. We also recommend never leaving a pan with ceramic non-stick coating empty to heat. Overheating can dry out the pan surfaces and make them crack easily. For such damage is not guaranteed. Note the following tips: The oven temperature should be lowered again after the frying temperature has been reached and the pan cannot be lowered after the frying process stay on the hot plate.
Before using metal kitchen utensils, please read the instructions that came with your pot or your pan right through. Some cookware series are more suitable for the use of rounded metallic kitchen utensils. Nevertheless, utensils are made of wood or plastic softer and therefore preferable so as not to damage the pans or pots. kitchen gadgets off Metal will shorten the life of your cookware. Never use sharp or sharp-edged ones kitchen utensils and do not cut directly into the cookware.
We recommend using kitchen utensils made of wood, plastic or silicone. Generally avoid pointed and sharp utensils, as these scratch the non-stick coated surfaces and thus the Warranty void.
The conventional BALLARINI non-stick coatings (black, light and granitium) contain PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene). This polymer is still the material that cookware uses today best non-stick properties. PTFE or "polytetrafluoroethylene" is a fluoropolymer, composed of molecules containing carbon and fluorine. This non-stick coating is Resistant to acids and alkalis and very stable when heated. Health authorities in the United States, Canada, Europe and other countries have adopted the use of PTFE non-stick coatings for items Approved for food contact. PTFE is a harmless material that is chemically incompatible food, water or cleaning agents. Dissolved by scratched coatings small particles and are swallowed, they are excreted undigested. Loud Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) cannot lead to toxic reactions in the body come. However, the non-stick effect suffers from scratches that are too large. PTFE is medical area widespread. The polymer that makes up the non-stick coating is so safe that it z. B. used in cardiac surgery for coating pacemakers or in the thoracic surgery.
According to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, scratched cookware does not pose a health risk out, but it no longer serves its purpose and should therefore be replaced.
According to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, there is no danger if particles of the Non-stick coating swallowed. These particles are harmless, harmless and non-toxic. If they are swallowed, the organism excretes them directly without absorbing them.
The sealing quality may deteriorate at very high temperatures. She may discolour or lose their non-stick properties. This can happen at temperatures above 260 °C be the case. At temperatures above 360° Celsius, PTFE develops toxic fumes. this risk According to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, this does not exist if used as intended. As soon When food is in the pan, consumers would be alerted by the 'burnt' smell warned of excessive temperature development. Fats, butter or oil already begin to increase at 204 °C burn and smoke, and non-stick coatings will not delaminate until temperatures exceed 800°Fstrong up. Overheating of a PTFE-coated cookware is very unlikely, unless it is not heated empty.
It is best to heat non-stick cookware at a low to medium temperature. You can also reach higher temperatures (over 316°C) in a few minutes if a dry or an empty pan is left on the hob. So put non-stick pans or pots never leave the stove empty and never leave it unattended. For cookware with the Heat indicator "Thermopoint" the pan can be heated until the color of the Thermopoint indicator changes from green to red. The right temperature has now been reached and the food can be put into the pan and the heat can be reduced to save energy.
All superheated materials produce smoke, including these coatings. All exhalations can
potentially irritating and harmful. In the case of butter, fats and oils, smoke development begins at
204ºC. The vapors that are released can irritate the eyes, nose and throat and possibly also
cause respiratory problems.
Non-stick coatings with PTFE only change their appearance or their properties at high temperatures
from 260 °C. Clear signs of dissolution of the seal only appear at temperatures above 316 °C
visible. The resulting vapors from the non-stick coating can cause irritation
cause. In this case, we recommend removing the cookware from the hob and the range
to air.
As a result of overheating, the non-stick properties are compromised and the seal can fail resolve over time. Stains can be removed with a non-abrasive nylon sponge become. For stubborn cases, you can dissolve 1 tablespoon of bleach in 1/4 liter of water and Simmer for 15 - 20 minutes over low heat, then clean, rinse and pan dry. Then lightly grease the pan. Please note that a damaged Non-stick coating no longer serves its purpose and the cookware must therefore be replaced should.
No, the non-stick coating must and can be applied at the beginning of the manufacturing process not be made subsequently.
Pans generally deform when subjected to thermal shock. For example: an empty pan becomes overheated, a hot pan is rinsed out with cold water or placed on a cold surface placed. In addition, the pans can also be damaged during transport by knocks and bumps and become deformed. Such damage can also be caused by falling or improper storage arise.
Ceramic coatings contain other raw materials responsible for the non-stick effect than Pans with conventional PTFE coating. These are hybrid coatings consist of both organic and inorganic materials. PTFE non-stick coatings Based on fluoropolymers (carbon and fluorine) and are organic in nature. A good conventional PTFE non-stick coating (both black, light and granitium) is much more durable as a ceramic coating. Ceramic-coated pans are ideal for this searing meat. They are very heat resistant and slightly more scratch resistant than PTFE pans. Their non-stick properties can be greatly reduced by cleaning them in the dishwasher.
No. The ecological sustainability or life cycle assessment of a ceramic coating differs not that of a normal non-stick coating made of PTFE.
No. Conventional coatings are just as safe as ceramic coatings.
According to market researchgsinstituten, 90 percent of all pans sold are coated. coated Pots and pans have a wide range of uses in the kitchen. In addition to the roast otherwise fast They are also used for sticking foods like fried eggs, pancakes and fried potatoes Used in preparation of other culinary delights - especially when they are low in fat are to be prepared. Effortless cleaning is another plus point makes non-stick cookware indispensable for many cooks.
Choose a cookware that suits your stove type. We have symbols on our packaging pictured to help you. Please note that on your induction cooker, for example only use cookware suitable for induction.
Basically, you can cook vegetables, fish, meat, pasta dishes and much more in all pans and pots cook more. Of course, different pans and pots are characterized by different ones strengths and are therefore recommended for certain dishes. We therefore offer you a wide range Assortment, from all-rounders to specialties. From the crêpe pan to the casserole to the Grill pan has something for every taste. Convince yourself of it on our homepage.
No, our products do not contain nanomaterials.
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