Discovering Porcelain Enamel

Nowadays porcelain enamel kitchenware makes a beautiful impression in kitchens all over the word. Porcelain enamel indeed seduces both food enthusiasts and design lovers because combines performance and aesthetics. But… which is the difference between enamel and porcelain enamel?

As many of you may know, porcelain is a type of ceramic that is composed mostly of a white clay called kaolin with the addition of feldspars, quartz, steatite and other substances. The whole compound is cooked at 1300-1400 degrees. As well as clay and glass ceramics, porcelain may be glazed or not.

The porcelain enamel cookware is made by melting the porcelain together with a stronger metal component. That’s why the enamel porcelain is characterized by high hardness and low porosity. And that’s why porcelain enamel kitchenware is at once strong, durable and lightweight.

Battello - ceramic enamel casserole

Advantages of Porcelain Enamel Cookware

Safe

The first advantage of porcelain enamel cookware is its safety compared to teflon, cast iron and aluminium pots and pans; the teflon pans, indeed, scratch themselves after an intense use and release toxic chemical materials. Cast iron and aluminium pots, on the other hand, react with acid ingredients such as vinegar, lemon and egg yolks. That is why porcelain enamel is recommended by the Weston A. Price Foundation, a nonprofit devoted to educating the public about healthy foods and cooking.

It is important to buy high quality porcelain enamel cookware, so that the coating remains always in good condition, without scratches and cracks, also after an intense use.

Nonstick

In cooking, the enamel porcelain kitchenware is ideal to prepare tasty dishes while, at the same time, helping you to stay in good shape; indeed, just a small amount of fat (butter, oil etc.) is needed to prevent food from sticking to the pan. If you are on a diet, consider buying some porcelain enamel pots that will help you to reduce cooking fats and oils!

Cooks omogeneously

Furthermore porcelain tends to distribute homogeneously the heat, allowing you to cook rapidly and efficiently. This will benefit the quality of the food you eat, by making it tender and uniformly cooked while preserving its organoleptic properties. As a result, porcelain enamel cookware is ideal for preparing meat and fish dishes.

Versatile

Chefs use porcelain enamel to cook a wide variety of different foods because, unlike most of the nonstick cookware, it can go both in the oven and in the microwave. Imagine using your porcelain enamel casserole to prepare a delicious truffle lasagna, or your enamel pot to cook creamy soups and sauces.

Easy cleaning

Another advantage of the porcelain enamel cookware is that it is easy to clean: you just need a quick wipe with a dish sponge & detergent to clean it fast and properly! The advantage is twofold: on one hand, you will be able to use less detergent and thus avoid polluting the environment; on the other hand, using less hot water will allow you to save precious money on your bills.

Durable

A porcelain enamel pot does cost more than other nonstick pots like those in aluminium or teflon, but unlike them it is an heirloom piece that you can pass on to your sons and daughters.

We at DishesOnly propose you a striking line of porcelain enamel kitchenware by a company with over 450 years of experience in enamel cookware and bakeware. 

The manufacture of all their premium porcelain enamel products is a carbon neutral process, thanks to the use of green energy from their hydroelectric power plants. 

 Tegame pot - available in two sizes and two colors: teal blue and eggplant  

Pirottini - muffin cups: available in two colors

Ten good reasons in favor of porcelain enamel:

1. natural materials  and  CO²-neutral 
2. suitable for induction and all types of cookers
3. cut- and scratch-resistant
4. easy to clean and anti-bacterial
5. healthier and energy-saving cooking
6. flavour-preserving
7. enamel surface  heat-resistant till 450°– recommended operating temperature maximum 220°C
8. long-lasting if treated properly
9. big variety in colours and designs
10. recyclable in scrap metal.