High-quality kitchen utensils are very important for every housewife. Gourmet dishes made of high-grade stainless steel enjoy a good reputation. With its help, you can cook healthy and tasty food. We will talk more about this brand, the advantages and disadvantages of its products and the rules for caring for it in our article.
Description of the manufacturer
The brand "VSMPO-utensils" is familiar to many housewives. The company appeared back in 1992 and at the very beginning of its activity produced large-sized metal products. But exactly after a year of its existence, it put up for sale stainless steel pans, which immediately received high praise from consumers.
Initially, the company produced buckets and cans, focusing on the needs and demands of the agricultural sector. It should be noted here that for the production high-quality foreign equipment was purchased from Italy, Yugoslavia and Germany. The products manufactured by the company met the highest standards. It had a double bottom, which was a real breakthrough in the production of dishes of the Soviet era.
Over time, the products of this brand have more and more won the hearts of consumers, following the new trends of the industry and releasing high-quality goods. Today it can be noted that VSMPO-Posuda company became a favorite in the manufacture of stainless steel utensils. The three-layer bottom design of the products is made using special technology.
Consumers note that the company's steel products are being improved more and more every year. It is very practical and easy to use. Food is prepared in the shortest time, and its taste is worthy of all sorts of praises.
In addition, the dishes can be used with various types of stoves.
Types of dishes
Pans produced by VSMPO-Posuda LLC are made of high-grade stainless steel. The bottom thickness reaches 6.5 mm, which is an excellent indicator. This directly affects the preparation of food, significantly reducing the time of the procedure and guaranteeing high quality.
The wall thickness is 0.7 mm and is the same as the thickness of the cover. The handle is also made of stainless steel, which allows the use of products for cooking in the oven. The manufacturer focuses on the needs of customers, therefore, monitors the quality of the product and its effectiveness.
In addition, it should be noted Beautiful design. Due to this ware “Gourmet” is an excellent gift for the holiday and a real decoration of the kitchen. The main product lines: Classic, Pro, and Glass. Let's talk about them in more detail.
Gourmet Classic
The Gourmet Classic range includes pots that vary in size and volume. In addition to them, here are offered pans of various types, roasters, double boiler and much more. This option is the most in demand among consumers.
All products have a stylish appearance. Inside, they are matte, and on the outside they are smooth and shiny. In addition, the line is focused on use in ovens.
A triple bottom is an added advantage. With its help, heat is quickly and evenly distributed inside, respectively, energy is saved. The handles are attached pointwise, which eliminates their overheating during cooking. The covers fit as tightly as possible to the body, due to which the thermal effect does not adversely affect the beneficial substances found in the products.
Gourmet Profi
The Gourmet-Profi line includes pots, pans, pressure cookers and other kitchen utensils. Its main difference is in a modest design that does not catch the eye. Steel dishes are distinguished by the presence of a shiny strip around the case, which is present on all models of the series.
The dishes "Profi" can be used for washing in the dishwasher. The outer walls are finely ground, which allows you to hide the presence of small scratches and preserve the presentation. The handles are quite strong and voluminous, with rounded edges, they are convenient to use to move the dishes. Covers in appearance resemble flat plates, which is an original design decision and attracts attention.
Such dishes are often chosen by the owners and chefs of cafes and restaurants, whose "trick" is cooking in front of customers.
"Glass"
Finally, one cannot ignore the Glass line. Its main difference is only glass covers. The material used for their manufacture withstands temperatures up to +500 degrees and does not deform when exposed to it. Such covers do not have openings for the release of steam, which is very important in the preparation of diet foods.
The series includes pots, roasters and stewpan. The covers are equipped with a metal handle, which, however, does not heat up during cooking. Due to these features, the dishes of this series are very much loved by the hostesses.
How to choose?
When arranging a kitchen, every housewife has a question: how to choose dishes to meet all needs, and cooked food was tasty and healthy? Once the desired brand is determined, you need to make a choice based on individual preferences. If we are talking about pots, pans and other utensils, there are not too many materials. Therefore, you should focus on other parameters.
- First of all, it is worth deciding on the size and purpose. For a large family, it makes no sense to purchase small items. In addition, the brand "Gourmet" pleases consumers with a wide assortment, a variety of shapes and sizes.
- You can purchase dishes of this brand both through the manufacturer’s official website and at individual retail locations located directly in the city where the consumer lives. However, the official website is more reliable, there is no risk to buy a fake product. The company also gives a guarantee for the entire range of goods. Representative offices are located in all Russian regions.
- It is necessary to decide whether to purchase goods in a set or whether these will be individual products. This item also depends on the buyer's needs.
- You should evaluate the appearance of the products. They must not be deformed or chipped.
It must be remembered that if there are damages or deep scratches on the surface, this can significantly reduce the life of the dishes.
Care Rules
All utensils require proper care, and stainless steel products are no exception. An attractive appearance can please the hostess for a long time, but this requires effort.
- It must be remembered that stainless steel utensils should not be stored wet. After washing, immediately wipe it thoroughly. Hard sponges or cleaning powders are best avoided, however, if necessary, they can only be cleaned gently with their inner surface.
- If the food is burnt, or it is a matter of other severe pollution, the container must be filled with water and put on medium heat, having previously closed the lid. After the liquid boils, the dishes are put on the stand and cooled for 20-30 minutes. Then the dirt is cleaned with a sponge.
- Stains on the walls of pots and pans are removed using a conventional detergent. If this does not help, you can treat the surface with table vinegar or citric acid. Lemon juice is also suitable.
- Mistresses need to remember that placing hot dishes under cool water is strictly prohibited, since temperature differences can lead to cracking of the surface. The product must be cooled first.
- Minimize the washing of glossy dishes in the dishwasher. Cleaning them is more aggressive, and this can damage the surface, and it will lose its attractive appearance. In addition, under the ban sharp and hard objects, with the help of which the burnt food is scraped off.
Reviews
With full confidence, we can say that over the years the Gourmet brand has gained an excellent reputation and is very much appreciated by customers. Its products can often be found on store shelves; it is distinguished by an affordable price and at the same time good quality. However, users recommend observing several conditions that will extend the life of the products and maintain their presentable appearance.
- Empty dishes can not be heated for a long time, at least you need to grease it with vegetable oil. The bottom is heating up after a couple of minutes. You need to slightly reduce the fire and start cooking the desired dishes.
- The size of the burner should correspond to the size of the dishes that are used. If we are talking about a gas stove, it is unacceptable to let the fire go to the walls of the products, it must heat the bottom. Products are placed in cold water.
When these features are taken into account, buyers give dishes of the Gourmet trademark very good reviews.
Overview of the pan VSMPO "Gourmet" and "Profi" see in the next video.