Often, the production of high-quality goods is associated in people only with foreign firms. Although in the domestic market there are also quite a few good companies that produce products of excellent quality, the cost of which is an order of magnitude lower than foreign.
A wide range of products on the market of tableware is represented by the Russian company Kukmara, which began its activities in the 1930s of the 20th century. Initially, the company profile was directed to the manufacture of carts and various products from metal. Over the years, the company has expanded its activities, and from the 1950s began to engage in the production of various types of aluminum cookware.
Features
Kukmara products today can be found not only in the Russian market, but also abroad, where it is in great demand. A wide range of products is represented by a huge variety of products for the kitchen: these are bakeware, pans, cauldrons, meat dishes, braziers, bread forms, etc. They are all made of high strength die-cast aluminum. Despite the fact that products are manufactured according to a single principle, its diversity and design do not cease to delight customers.
One of the most popular products of this company are pots Kukmara, which won the hearts of many housewives.
The basis for this is a number of features that distinguish them from the pans of other companies.
- Aluminum is a strong and durable material, so the service life of dishes made from this metal is not limited to a couple of years.
- Cast dishes are heavier, but stronger than usual, and therefore less susceptible to deformation.
- The Kukmara pots, thanks to the material they are made of, heat up evenly and keep their heat for a long time, which helps to cook delicious dishes without any difficulties.
- In the production of pots, grills and pans used German non-stick coating, which is more resistant to damage and wear.
- The lids of pots and pans are made of durable heat resistant glass. On their surface there is a hole for steam, which allows you to adjust the pressure inside the tank.
- The cookware has a thick-walled cast base, which has high resistance to temperature changes and has the ability to prolonged heat retention.
Varieties
Among the variety of kitchen products from Kukmara, the most popular models of pans of this company will be discussed in more detail below.
For cooking, not only on the stove, but also in the oven, the cast thick-walled 3-liter Kukmara pan-roaster with a non-stick coating applied by spraying is perfect. Thanks to this, it is possible to cook with minimal or no oil use.
The robust case serves as a guarantee for a long service life and eliminates deformation of the surface of the dish.
The pan comes in a set with a lid made of durable glass that is resistant to high temperatures.
The unusual design has a 1.5 liter saucepan with a lid. In the set is a convenient removable handle that allows you to use this product in the oven. German non-stick coating prevents food from sticking to the surface of the dish. The possibility of cleaning in the dishwasher facilitates the process of washing. The thickness of the cast body is 6 mm, which ensures uniform heating and the ability to keep food warm longer.
More budget options are presented with models without non-stick coating, however, with the possibility of their use in the oven. Such dishes have a simple design, but this does not affect the quality of the goods. The strong cast basis provides comfortable cooking. Among the new products stands out a stylish square 5.5-liter pan from the Titanium Pro series, complete with a glass lid.
It is worth considering that The weight of this product is almost 3 kg. In all other respects, this model has all the advantages of Kukmara cookware. It is comfortable, durable, ergonomic, easy to clean, and definitely will last more than one year.
There are also models with a ceramic coating, among them you can find not only pots, but also pan frying pans and stew pans. According to the technological characteristics of such products do not differ from all others, the only thing - they are more aesthetic, which makes them more attractive to buyers.
How to choose?
When choosing a pot, anyone wants to find the perfect option in every sense. It should in every way facilitate the process of cooking, make it uncomplicated, but also have an attractive price.
Those who decided to buy a new pot, but lost in the huge range of models offered, You should read a few basic tips that will help you make the right choice.
- It is better to give preference to pots with an even bottom, as it warms up pretty quickly. Also, such a product has a good stability, which will exclude the possibility of getting a burn in case of an accidental fall.
- The lid of the pan should close the container tightly, which will ensure a normal level of pressure inside.
- Make sure that the purchased dishes are intact and do not have any scratches or other damages, as their presence may adversely affect the process of cooking food in it.
- If you do not intend to use the pan for cooking in the oven, it is better to give preference to models with silicone or bakelite handles.
- When choosing the size of the dishes, it is necessary to take into account the frequency of cooking, the number of people on whom the food will be cooked, as well as which dishes will be used for cooking. For a large family, it is better to choose a saucepan of 4 or 5 liters, but for one person a 2-liter saucepan will be quite enough.
- If you use an induction panel, then in the instructions you need to see if this model is compatible with this type of heating surfaces. Most Kukmara models are not compatible with induction hobs.
Care rules
Even the most expensive dishes with improper care will not serve you even a year. Therefore, in order to preserve the marketable appearance of kitchen utensils and to maximize its service life, It is necessary to follow a few simple rules for the care of Kukmara dishes:
- when cleaning dishes it is prohibited to use metal brushes, as they may damage the non-stick coating of the products;
- when cooking food for turning or mixing something wooden or silicone blades should be used, as metal cutlery can scratch the surface of the dish, which will lead to deterioration of its non-stick properties;
- it is better to cook food on medium heat, because a sharp change in temperature may adversely affect the quality indicators of dishes;
- in case of severe overheating, the products may release substances hazardous to health;
- It is not recommended to use a dishwasher for cleaning Kukmara cast aluminum dishes;
- in such dishes it is not allowed to store ready meals due to the fact that substances released during the long stay of food in a container may, over time, lead to the destruction of the structure of kitchen utensils.
Subject to the above recommendations on the use of Kukmara pots, dishes will serve their hosts for many years.
Customer Reviews
Reviews left by customers in online shopping forums show that the Russian kitchenware manufacturing company Kukmara is one of the most popular domestic manufacturers of cookware on the market. Housewives celebrate ease of use and ease of cleaning products of this company. High-quality cast aluminum, from which the pans are made, heats evenly and perfectly keeps heat, which ensures a comfortable cooking.
Thanks to a good non-stick coating, the days when the food was constantly burning were forgotten, and all the time it was necessary to control the cooking process. Now, cooking in Kukmara dishes with a non-stick coating is possible without oil, which makes it popular among supporters of proper nutrition.
Negative reviews are also available, but you can meet them quite rarely. For example, one of the buyers says that the non-stick coating went blistering and began to burst. Several other customers are also unhappy with the quality of coverage and say that it would be better without it at all. Also, some are unhappy that the handle is heated.
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