Italian cookware: manufacturers overview, pros and cons

Brands TVS, Risoli, LCS and some others represent Italian dishes for the kitchen, which is loved by many not only the original design of products, but practicality and functionality. Products of these brands have an interesting shape and are made of quality material, which has earned the interest of consumers.

For the release of pans and pots TVS company applies pure aluminum, this guarantees hygienic safety. The properties of aluminum allow heat to be quickly distributed, because it is a good conductor. The budget price makes it possible for companies to occupy leading positions in the production of pans and pans.

As accessories, the brand applies refractory and thermal insulation material, Soft Touch coatingthat gives the chance of comfortable use of products. In addition, this type of coating improves the appearance of the product, which is important today. Handle functionality is essential to ensure safe use.

The company produces models equipped with handles either completely metal or with silicone inserts.

Risoli also has a fairly extensive range of cookware. Unlike other brands, this company produces a wide variety of models of pans for various purposes: for stewing, frying, stewing. Products differ in the height of the sides, the size of the working surface, and the upper layer.The pan can be sold with or without a lid. There are models with removable handles.

LCS brand unlike the previous two brands produces ceramic tableware. A popular style here is country.

Various Italian brands producing cookware use different non-stick coatings.

The usual non-stick surface that is used TVSdoes not have a negative impact on human health. This material has the following positive properties:

• high resistance to wear, the appearance of scuffs and scratches;
• smooth surface on which food glides easily and does not burn;
• endurance increase in temperature.

Quarzotek coating is known for its durability. In production, mineral particles are added to the main substance polytetrafluoroethylene.

The Titan Resistance layer in its structure has small titanium inclusions. This type of non-stick material is resistant to damage. This coating gives a powerful non-stick effect. The main difference between TVS products is that they do not deteriorate from contact with metal objects (spatula, knife, slotted spoon).

Vegetek is a coating containing inclusions that increase wear resistance. In addition, the material is based on glycerol.

Special material 4ever was designed to increase product life. This coating is layered on non-stick, acting as a protection, makes it possible to increase non-stick properties, resistance to rust and damage.

Resistek is the latest material developed by TVS to give strength and reliability to the product. Rough surface created not disturbed by contact with metal objects. The manufacturer gives a constant guarantee on products of this kind.

EXP represents the coating material developed by this brand. It is a smooth and hard material that provides increased strength to pans. Dishes with such a coating can withstand any elevated temperature and not lose their positive qualities.

ECO-OK - ceramic coatingwhich is a guarantee uniform distribution of heat and natural purity of the material. Non-stick properties are low, like ceramic coatings of other brands.

Unlike the TVS brand Risoli uses its own coating types for cookware, which have positive characteristics.

• Teflon classic - This is a 2-layer coating, where the base layer has non-stick qualities, and the additional layer provides high-quality adhesion to aluminum.
• Teflon platinum It is a 3-layer coating that extends the duration of non-stick coatings on frying surfaces of dishes.
• Hard stone represents an innovative covering which consists of three layers. The service life is increased by one of them, which includes fluorinated synthesized resin.
• Autograph - a material that provides dishes with good non-stick properties and a long service life.
• Eterna - a coating characterized by durability and practicality. It consists of three layers and belongs to the latest innovative materials.
• Green stone It is a water-based coating, very wear-resistant and with good non-stick properties.

The positive characteristics of the TVS cookware are:

• reliability and durability, long service life;
• the presence of a coating that is not broken upon impact;
• dishes do not enter into reactions that are harmful to health.

Despite the large number of advantages, there are also disadvantages:

• dishes do not tolerate sudden changes in temperature;
• the cost is too high.

The positive characteristics of Risoli cookware are:

• has a coating that prevents food from contacting the metal;
• there is rust protection.

Negative sides:

• if you do not completely control the cooking process, then the food in such dishes will burn.

For Italian dishes to last a long time, the necessary rules must be observed.

• After washing the dishes, it is recommended to lubricate it from the inside with a soft cloth with a small amount of vegetable oil.
• Do not expose the dishes to a sharp change in temperature, that is, you do not need to put the hot pan in cold water.
• Cooking on medium heat. Do not put an empty pan or pan on fire.
• Do not use metal objects to mix food without special need. It is better to use wooden or plastic products.
• In a dishwasher, wash at a temperature not exceeding 50 degrees Celsius. For manual cleaning, abrasive products and coarse sponges are not recommended. Use the dishes only for their intended purpose. No need to throw away dishes when stains appear on its surface. This does not affect its characteristics. Just in some cases, such phenomena happen with a non-stick surface.

Consumers using Italian dishes, for the most part, leave positive feedback. They note a number of nuances.

• A longer service life has dishes with a darker coating.
• Pans with a thin bottom. Especially aluminum from the TVS brand needs attention, because it quickly heats up and overheats here.

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