Each hostess dreams not only about functional, but also about beautiful dishes. In this article we will discuss the utensils of the Serbian factory Metalac - Metrot utensils.
Advantages and disadvantages
Metrot kitchenware can be divided into two categories: enameled and stainless steel.
The first is represented by 30 model lines, in the second there are only 2: Gracia and Aria Nova.
The advantages of enamel utensils from Serbia:
- resistance to alkalis and acids;
- ease of washing;
- affordability;
- beautiful appearance;
- Enamel is chemically inert, and therefore products and foods in such dishes do not spoil for a long time;
- durability and strength;
- can be used with care for baking in the oven (only when heated to 250 degrees);
- can be used for cooking on induction hobs (preferred choice of models with a bottom of increased thickness).
The following points can be added to the list of deficiencies:
- the fragility of the coating - its integrity is broken when it hits a hard surface;
- the undesirability of cooking in such utensils dairy and viscous dishes - a high probability of burning;
- Enamel is easy to damage when cleaning with abrasives and iron brushes (though the damage is minor and more aesthetic in nature, but who likes ugly scratches);
- sensitivity of the coating to temperature jumps - with a sharp change in temperature, the enamel may crack.
The advantages of stainless steel cookware include:
- strength and durability;
- attractive design;
- good heat capacity - the dishes stay hot for a long time;
- chemical inertness;
- good for dairy foods.
The disadvantages are the high price (especially compared to enameled counterparts), the undesirability of using it for marinating meat and other products, in the presence of plastic handles - the impossibility of using it in baking dishes in the oven.
Collections
The collection of Serbian utensils, covered with enamel, includes more than three dozen model lines.
The main products are pans. Many rulers also include kettles and ladles, rarely Turks for making coffee. The minimum capacity of saucepans is 1.7-2 liters, the maximum capacity is 9 liters (in many lines the maximum is 7.7 liters, for example, in the Tuscany collection).
Special surface treatment when applied to the picture allows to achieve durability of the decor. Paints do not fade and do not fade; the drawing remains bright and pleases the eye. Some rulers repeat each other, the only difference in design. The name of the rulers reflects the essence of the design. For example, the collection “Blackberry” is decorated with images of leaves and berries of this plant, “Fruits” - with drawings of various fruits, etc.
Many model lines also include sets of utensils (for 6 or 7 items), that is, you can purchase several pans, a kettle and a ladle in one style, which is important for a good housewife.
It should be noted that Enamel-coated Metrot utensils are suitable for use on induction hobs, because the base of the pans is made from ferrimagnetic iron alloy.
The only condition is to choose for an induction cooker that utensils with a thickened bottom.
Also Serbian manufacturer Metalac offers 2 lines of stainless steel cookware: Gracia and Aria Nova. In the second collection there is a frying pan with a capacity of 2.4 liters and a set of utensils for 6 items. The first line provides only single pots of various sizes.
Reviews
Most consumers speak positively about Metrot utensils. Among the advantages they highlight the high quality of products, strength and durability, beautiful design of the external surface of pots and teapots. Also, buyers are satisfied with the affordability of Serbian products at a price.
The only negative point in customer reviews is the opportunity to buy defective products. Therefore, before purchasing utensils, carefully inspect the inside surface of the dishes for the presence of black dots.
GOST provides for the possibility of their presence, but their size and depth are regulated.
That is, if you find large and deep dark spots, point it out to the seller and refuse to buy by choosing another copy of kitchen utensils. Of course, there is still the risk of running into a fake, but in this case, be sure to check certificates of conformity and other documentation.
Summing up, we can say one thing: dishes Metrot is really a high-quality and beautiful product, and any hostess will be glad to use such equipment.
A review of Metrot utensils see below.
