A frying pan is an indispensable assistant to the cook. There is currently a huge variety of these products on the market - both cast iron and aluminum. This article will focus on the products of the Dnipropetrovsk NPP Siton, its advantages and disadvantages.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advertised advantages of cast-iron pans of Ukrainian production include the following:
- profitability;
- ecological cleanliness;
- strength;
- durability;
- a large number of models;
- ease of washing;
- unique technology of casting and further processing of metal.
The disadvantages of such dishes are:
- heavy weight;
- fixed handle (inability to use for cooking in the oven).
Model Overview
NPP "Siton" produces many different pans - both simple cast iron and with various coatings. The tables below show data on product models. Dimensions are in centimeters.
Pans with wooden handle
Outer radius | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Wall height | 3,5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Bottom radius | 7,5 | 8,5 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
Weight, kg | 1,2 | 1,4 | 1,7 | 2,1 | 2,4 |
Notes | There are models with a smooth and corrugated bottom. | There are models with a smooth and corrugated bottom. | There are models with a smooth and corrugated bottom. |
Similar models are also produced with a handle cast from metal.
Enameled pans with a wooden handle, matte finish on the outside and inside
Outer radius | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Wall height | 3,5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Bottom radius | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Weight, kg | |||||
Notes | There are models with a smooth and corrugated bottom. | There are models with a smooth and corrugated bottom. | There are models with a smooth and corrugated bottom. |
Enamelled frying pans with wood handle, matte finish and glossy finish
Outer radius | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Wall height | 3,5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Bottom radius | |||||
Weight, kg | |||||
Notes | Various color variations, there are models with a smooth and corrugated bottom | Different color variations | Various color variations, there are models with a smooth and corrugated bottom | Various color variations, there are models with a smooth and corrugated bottom | Various color variations, there are models with a smooth and corrugated bottom |
Enamelled frying pans with cast handle, matte finish and glossy finish
Outer radius | 10 | 11 | 12 |
Wall height | 3,5 | 4 | 4 |
Bottom radius | |||
Weight, kg | |||
Notes | Different color variations | Different color variations | Various color variations, there are models with a smooth and corrugated bottom |
Stewing pans
Outer radius | 10 | 11,5 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
Wall height | 5,4 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Bottom radius | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9,5 | 10,5 |
Weight, kg | 1,4 | 1,8 | 2,1 | 1,9 | 2,2 | 2,4 |
Notes | Volume 2 L |
Grill pans
Outer radius | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 |
Wall height | 3,5 | 4 | |||
Bottom diameter | 15 | 21 | 21 | 28 | 28 |
Weight, kg | 1,3 | 2 | 2,3 | 3,5 | 3,6 |
Notes | Wood handle | square |
Outer radius | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 |
Wall height | 4 | 4,0 | 4,0 | 4 |
Bottom radius | 10,5 | 10,5 | 14 | 14 |
Weight, kg | 2 | 2,3 | 3,5 | 3,6 |
Notes | With a press of 2.7 kg | With a press of 2.7 kg | Square, with a press of 3.9 kg | With a press of 5.7 kg |
And also grill pans are available in enameled variations, with a matte finish.
Wok Pans
Outer radius | 13 | 15 | 13 | 15 |
Wall height | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 |
Bottom radius | 4,26 | 5,0 | ||
Weight, kg | 2 | 2,6 | ||
Notes | Enamelled, frosted | Enamelled, frosted |
Portioned pans
Outer radius | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wall height | 2 | 3,5 | 2 | 3,5 |
Bottom radius | 9 | 7,5 | 9 | 7,5 |
Weight, kg | 1,1 | 1,2 | 1,1 | 1,2 |
Notes | Without handles | With two molded handles | Handleless, enamelled with a matte finish | With two cast handles, matt enameled |
Outer radius | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wall height | 2 | 3,5 | 3,5 |
Bottom radius | 9 | 7,5 | |
Weight, kg | 1,1 | 1,2 | |
Notes | With two molded handles, enamelled, with matte ext. coated and glossy, four color options | With two molded handles, enamelled, with matte ext. coated and glossy, four color options | With two molded handles, enamelled, with matte ext. and external coating, five options |
As can be seen from the above data, the largest diameter of ordinary products “Siton” is 28 cm, the smallest is 20 cm. For pans designed for grilling, these figures are 34 and 20 cm, respectively.
Customer reviews
Most consumers are satisfied with products originally from Ukraine. Among the pluses are the durability, reliability, hygiene of these pans. A plus in the eyes of buyers is also the ability to use cast-iron cookware on any cooking surfaces - gas, electric and even induction hobs.
Some complain about the large mass and, as a result, the inconvenience of using it on weight and washing - your hands get tired. And also many complain about the inability to wash in the dishwasher - after this corrosion spots may appear.
Among the shortcomings noted fixed handle - this prevents the use of dishes for baking meat (fish) in the oven.
See the video below for an overview of the cast-iron pan "Siton" 28 cm.
