Cookware brands: ranking of the best manufacturers

Today, almost every housewife faces an acute, but very important question: "How to choose the right and high-quality dishes?". This is not so simple, especially considering the fact that the advertising of many brands is blatantly lying.

It is about the best companies involved in the production of quality kitchen products that will be discussed in the article.

Just before submitting a list of the best brands and manufacturers, they should be divided into several classes, namely:

• Premium
• middle;
• economy

Tableware 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 made, but also by the manufacturing method.

Elite cookware has a number of important features.

1. The edging of this kitchen utensil is usually made of stainless steel.
2. The most durable and durable product is considered to be dishes made of cast iron. In addition to high strength, this option is also very easy to care for.
3. Premium cookware has the thickest and most durable bottom.
4. It is known that dishes of the elite category allow you to cook various dishes without adding oil. Thanks to the thick walls and dense bottom, the food does not burn and during processing preserves all the necessary vitamins and minerals, which is a definite plus. It is also worth noting that any food cooked in oil is considered more harmful and high-calorie.
5. In addition to the fact that such dishes make it possible to prepare the most correct and wholesome food, it also makes it possible to do this quickly and simply.Cooking on such utensils is many times faster, and you do not need to look after the food.
6. Unlike the middle class and the economy, premium dishes undergo rigorous quality control, so defective dishes, as a rule, do not go on sale.
7. The materials used to create these products are considered very expensive. These include: silver, crystal, porcelain, cast iron and some others.
8. Not deprived of quality and expensive materials and accessories for dishes. The quality and appearance of small parts give the devices a more sophisticated look.
9. One cannot ignore the design developed by professionals specifically for products of the elite class. Related to this fact is that this dishware is always sold in sets so that the appliances do not lose a single style.

Having learned more about the type of this dish, you can go directly to the ranking of the best brands.

• Skeppshult. This manufacturer is famous for its unique products from cast iron - a durable and stainless alloy.

• Staub. It is engaged in the manufacture of cast-iron appliances, but its prices are slightly lower than those of Skeppshult.

• Moneta. The Moneta brand is the most suitable option for housewives who wish to purchase non-stick products. In addition to Moneta, manufacturers such as GreenPan and Fissler are also good.

• Emile Henry. This company is creating incredible pottery from ceramics.

• Bohemia. The brand is famous for the best glass and crystal glassware.

• Japonica. This Japanese brand is considered the best among all other manufacturers of porcelain items.

This class differs from the previous one in lower price and materials used. Nevertheless, the features of such dishes are no less than those of the elite.

Mid-range devices have their own specifics.

1. In the manufacture of such dishes, stainless steel and some other rather strong metals are usually used.
2. The bottom thickness of such products is slightly less than that of premium dishes - about 3 millimeters, the wall thickness is half as much - about 0.5 millimeters.
3. All accessories are fixed by welding and do not attract special design attention to themselves.
4. A middle class kit usually consists of 3-4 items.
5. The appearance of the whole product has no features and artsy design.
6. Non-stick coating is usually present. The same goes for the special openings on the lid for releasing steam.
7. The price of such dishes ranges from 5 to 12 thousand rubles.

It is undesirable to take a ceramic option, because, despite its solid appearance, it does not differ in special durability, and it is extremely difficult to take care of it.

If middle class cookware is the most suitable option for you and you want it to last as long as possible, Better choose trusted manufacturers.

• Metrot. You can purchase excellent enameled kitchen products from this company.

• Pyrex. This manufacturer guarantees the quality of manufactured glassware.

• Scovo. This brand is famous for high-quality pots, pans and other metal products.

• Tefal. A rather sensational and popular company that produces non-stick devices.

• Tramontina, MiEssa. These companies are famous for their stunning stainless kitchen appliances (as well as knives).

As for crystal and porcelain, it is quite difficult to classify them with the middle class. As a rule, only elite brands are engaged in their production.

It is time to talk in detail about such a very cheap and least quality option as economy class dishes. Despite the fact that such products are considered obsolete and not of the highest quality, they are still bought and actively used.

The dishes of this class have their own characteristics.

1. Due to the extremely low quality and durability of the dishes, the price is rather low (no more than six thousand rubles).
2. The non-stick coating is practically absent, therefore, the food prepared with the help of such devices turns out to be burnt and of poor quality.
3. Thin walls and bottom, which also reduces the quality of the dishes.
4. Absolutely all manufacturers of cheap dishes never do design and do not pay much attention to the appearance of appliances.
5. Poor fittings and other parts of the dishes that can cause a lot of inconvenience in the cooking process.
6. For regular use, such dishes will be just right.

Active production of such products involved in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and the Middle East. However, the most popular Russian firms are rightfully:

• Aelita;
• "Gourmet";
• "Amet";
• "Caste".

You can choose truly high-quality and durable products even among the economy class options. It is important to adhere to recommendations and rules.

1. 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 much higher.
2. It’s good if the dishes have additional accessories that ensure safety.
3. Products with poor fittings are recommended to be avoided, because such seemingly insignificant little things as a plastic handle can deliver a lot of trouble.
4. The same applies to painted products, because paint is not the most harmless coating.
5. When choosing, it is important to consider the manufacturing method. Thus, devices created by casting more evenly distribute heat.
6. Particular attention should be paid to the appearance of the products - the overall design, the absence of chips and the symmetry of the edges.

Every housewife sooner or later needs to purchase new and truly high-quality kitchen utensils. Choosing a specific manufacturer from all is not an easy task.

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