The Russian brand Jarko for many years successfully engaged in the production of kitchen accessories. The company's products have a lot of advantages and customers love. In this article we will talk about the pros and cons of Jarko pans, consider the most popular series and customer reviews.
Features
The manufacturer produces pans with non-stick coating and glass lids for them. Thanks to its own warehouses in Russia and a competent logistics system, the company managed to establish quite affordable prices that are affordable to many. Jarko tries to improve services every year, increasing the geography of supplies and carefully tracking innovative trends in the domestic sphere.
Jarko pans have a stylish design. Beautiful shades, a combination of impeccable quality and classic solutions have made Jarko products among the most popular and recognizable in the Russian market. Products are manufactured according to Italian production technologies. Transparent covers have a special opening for a steam outlet and are tightly fixed on the case. Ergonomically shaped handles increase usability.
The pans are easy to clean and can be washed in the dishwasher.. Induction bottom ensures compatibility with any type of cooking surfaces. The five-layer inner coating prevents food from sticking to the bottom and allows you to use less oil when cooking.
Unfortunately, the brand’s products have some drawbacks. If you like to buy dishes that have served for many years, these pans are not for you. The optimal service life of Jarko products is 12 months, and then with proper maintenance. The coating eventually deteriorates and is erased, respectively, the food can burn. Products do not tolerate rapid heating and the use of metal accessories when cooking, as scratches may occur.
Overview of popular series
Under the brand Jarko comes several series of pans, consider the most popular among them.
Onyx
Innovative stone-coated products have become a real hit. Thanks special surface PTFE Greblon, in the pans of this collection, you can cook any products with virtually no oil. Meals are very tasty and rich, preserve vitamins and nutrients. The handles made of bakelite Sanmiro, always removable, respectively, the dishes can be put in the oven. The bottom thickness in Onyx models is 2.5 mm. The series includes devices with a diameter of 22-28 centimeters with a glass cover and without.
Suitable for gas, electric and induction stoves.
Forever
The line includes pans with a removable handle with a diameter of 18-28 centimeters. You can choose a model with or without cover. The inner coating has five layers made by an Italian manufacturer. Whitford. Additionally available protective coating "Sota", which improves the non-stick properties of the bottom. Bottom thickness - 2.2 mm. The handles do not become hot during cooking. The cookware heats up quickly and evenly, the food does not burn and does not stick to the surface.
Suitable for gas and electric stoves.
Rivera
This is a premium line of beautiful sand-colored pans. The inner coating of granite color has five layers, the outer - four. The ergonomic metal handle is attached to the body with rivets. Dishes are presented in diameters of 20-26 centimeters with a lid and without. The glass lid is equipped with a steam outlet, what allows to keep even better the saturated taste of dishes and advantage of products.
The outer surface of the case has a special Roll Silicone Polyester coating, thanks to which the products are compatible with glass-ceramic plates, in addition to all other types.
Valentina
The most romantic and original design collection of pans with the image of a red stone heart and raindrops with a 3D effect. The series is represented by dishes with a glass lid and without it, with a diameter of 22-28 centimeters. Ergonomic handle tightly attached to the body. The outer coating is resistant to high temperatures, the inner layer has 5 layerswhich provide high non-stick properties.
Products of this line will be the perfect gift for any woman.
Reviews
Jarko's product reviews on the web are pretty controversial. Some praise the brand's pans, others found cons in them. Among the positive reviews, the most frequently mentioned optimum value for money devices. They are convenient to use, have a stylish design and at the same time very low cost. Considered a big plus the ability to wash items in the dishwasher, and the hands to wash them very easily.
Special delight is caused by models with a removable handle that can be put into the oven. Induction pans are compatible with any kind of cooking surfaces. Dishes prepared in Jarko products are very tasty and rich. Pleases a wide range of sizes of models, everyone can choose a product according to their needs. Mention is also made of the possibility of buying dishes with or without a lid, without overpaying for unnecessary equipment.
We turn to the minuses. First of all, the bottom and the walls are too thin, because of which the dishes do not withstand temperature changes, that is, they cannot be heated quickly. The inner coating deteriorates over time, scratches appear on it, even if you use only silicone and wooden paddles. Pans serve a maximum of a year, and then subject to a huge number of rules of application.
About the nuances of the selection of the pan is described in detail in the video below.