Today, almost every housewife has a sharp, but very important question: “How to choose suitable and high-quality dishes?”. It is not so easy to do this, especially considering the fact that many brands are brazenly lying.
It is about the best firms engaged in the production of high-quality kitchen products, and will be discussed in the article.
Classes
Just before presenting the list of the best brands and manufacturers, should be divided into several classes, namely:
- premium;
- average;
- economy
In each of these classes, you can find a truly high-quality and durable dishes, however, the utensils from which segment to acquire are a purely individual solution.
Premium
Cookware of this type is considered the most expensive and luxurious of all other classes. This is explained not only by the material from which it is produced, but also by the method of manufacture.
Elite tableware has a number of important features.
- The edging of this kitchen utensil, as a rule, is made of stainless steel.
- The most durable and durable product is considered to be made of cast iron. In addition to high strength, this option is also very simple care.
- Premium cookware has the thickest and strongest bottom.
- It is known that dishes of the elite category allows you to cook a variety of dishes without adding oil. Due to the thick walls and dense bottom, the food does not stick and during processing it preserves all the necessary vitamins and minerals, which is an undoubted advantage. It is also worth noting that any food cooked in butter is considered more harmful and high in calories.
- Besides the fact that such dishes allow you to prepare the most correct and healthy food, it also gives you the opportunity to do it quickly and easily. Cooking on such utensils is carried out many times faster, and there is no need to look after food.
- Unlike the middle class and economy class, premium cookware undergoes a thorough quality control, so defective dishes are generally not available for sale.
- The materials used in the creation of these products are considered very expensive. These include: silver, crystal, porcelain, cast iron and some others.
- Not deprived of quality and expensive materials and accessories for dishes. The quality and appearance of small details give the instruments a more sophisticated look.
- You can not ignore the design, developed by professionals specifically for the elite class products. This fact is connected with the fact that these dishes are always sold in sets, so that the devices do not lose their uniform style.
It is high-class dishes used for the preparation of elite dishes in luxurious restaurants. The choice in favor of such kitchen appliances is based not only on the quality of the products, but also on the history of all brands.
After learning about the form of this dish in more detail, you can go directly to the rating of the best brands.
- Skeppshult This manufacturer is famous for its unique products from cast iron - durable and stainless alloy.
- Staub. He is engaged in the manufacture of cast-iron appliances, but his prices are slightly lower than those of Skeppshult.
- Moneta. The Moneta brand is the most suitable option for hostesses who wish to purchase products with a non-stick coating. In addition to Moneta, manufacturers such as the GreenPan and Fissler are also quite good.
- Emile Henry. This company is engaged in the creation of incredible dishes from ceramics.
- Bohemia. The brand is famous for the best glass and crystal tableware.
- Japonica. This Japanese brand is considered the best among all other manufacturers of porcelain items.
Average
This class differs from the previous lower price and materials used. However, the features of such dishes no less than the elite.
Devices of the average price segment have their own specifics.
- In the manufacture of such dishes usually use stainless steel and some other rather durable metals.
- The thickness of the bottom of such products is somewhat less than that of premium cookware - about 3 millimeters, the wall thickness is two times less - about 0.5 millimeter.
- All fittings are attached by welding and does not attract special design attention.
- A set of middle class usually consists of 3-4 items.
- The appearance of the entire product features and artsy design does not have.
- Non-stick coating is usually present. The same applies to the special holes on the lid for the release of steam.
- The price of such dishes ranges from 5 to 12 thousand rubles.
It should be noted that when choosing kitchen appliances of this class, it is best to buy porcelain or glassware, as these materials are the most durable among others.
It is undesirable to take the ceramic versionIndeed, despite its solid appearance, it is not particularly strong, and it is extremely difficult to care for it.
If the middle class cookware is the most suitable option for you and you want it to serve as long as possible, better to choose proven manufacturers.
- Metrot. From this company you can buy excellent enameled kitchen products.
- Pyrex. This manufacturer guarantees the quality of manufactured glassware.
- Scovo. This brand is famous for high-quality pots, pans and other metal products.
- Tefal. Pretty sensational and popular company that produces devices with non-stick coating.
- Tramontina, MiEssa. These companies are famous for their amazing stainless kitchen appliances (as well as knives).
As for crystal and porcelain products, it is rather difficult to attribute them to the middle class. As a rule, only elite brands are engaged in their production.
Economy
The time has come to talk in detail about such a very cheap and least quality option, like economy class dishes. Despite the fact that such products are considered obsolete and far from the highest quality, they are still bought and actively used.
The dishes of this class have their own characteristics.
- Due to the extremely low quality and durability of dishes, the price for it is rather low (no more than six thousand rubles).
- The non-stick coating is practically absent, therefore, the food cooked with such devices turns out to be burnt and of poor quality.
- Thin walls and bottom, which also reduces the quality of food.
- Absolutely all manufacturers of cheap tableware never design and special attention to the appearance of the devices do not pay.
- Poor fittings and other details of dishes that can cause a lot of inconvenience in the cooking process.
- For regular use, such dishes will be just right.
Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and the countries of the Middle East are active in the production of such products. However, the most popular Russian companies by right are:
- "Aelita";
- "Gourmet";
- "Amet";
- "Caste".
How to choose?
You can choose truly high-quality and durable products even among the economy class options. It is important to adhere to the recommendations and rules.
- Any high-quality dishes should have rather thick walls and a bottom (at least 2 millimeters). Such devices last much longer, and their quality is noticeably higher.
- Not bad, if the dishes have additional accessories to ensure safety.
- Products with poor fittings are recommended to be avoided, because such seemingly insignificant trifles as a plastic handle can cause a lot of trouble.
- The same applies to painted products, because the paint - not the most harmless coating.
- When choosing it is important to consider the method of manufacture. So, the devices created by casting, more evenly distribute heat.
- Particular attention should be paid to the appearance of products - the overall design, the absence of chips and the symmetry of the edges.
Each housewife sooner or later there is a need to purchase a new and truly high-quality kitchen utensils. Choose a specific manufacturer of all - is not easy.
However, having familiarized with all the features of each class and having remembered the general rules of choice, you can purchase truly high-quality and durable dishes.
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