The screw and ratchet are made of cast iron with some kind of electro coating to look like stainless steel. How do I know it is food safe?
1551618
Cooking with bare cast iron has been around for more than centuries, so it is food safe. The electro coating protects the cast iron and is applied to other cookware/utensils that are considered food safe.
1551619
That is a Question I cannot answer but it does flake off if it is not put on right that is what happened to mine and I've never used it again
87587
I think the screw is to let the fat drain out. The screw may be plastic so I take it out when I cook. I also bought this from Amazon and this works great!! Thanks, Roma, Colorado.
1134822
Its stainless steel, but you can mash only boiled and softened foods. It is not good with raw foods.
1193299
There is part of the handle that turns. Just like most ratcheting screw drivers. You won't be sorry if you are looking for a heavy duty quality screw driver
135739
Everything the eye sees is stainless steel. If there is a layer of aluminum for heat conductivity, it must be inside (sandwich layer).Healthy cooking was the reason why I bought this pressure cooker and I couldn't be happier. I love having the 2 sizes. Don't hesitate, this is a good product!
1611934
i know it has some plastic on it, there could be some stainless steel, also. a magnetwill not attract to it. i am sorry i cannot be more specific.
2211011
It's stainless steel through and through. In a pinch, you could use it to blanch some vegetables but that is not advisable.
1258479
My guesses are the outer body is heavily enameled aluminum while the drive shaft and the cutting cones are carbon steel because they are magnetic. The steel, though, is coated with an anti-rust preservative similar to galvanizing.
149879
I cannot say for sure. Since I sent the item as a gift to my far-away grandson, I have no way of checking into this. I did find the set to be very sturdy and well made. Stainless steel is a very safe material for eating utensils.
631278
It states on Amazon that it is made of heavy duty zinc alloy. I didn't realize it when my husband purchased it. I too placed it in the dishwasher and the finish started coming off also. It states that hand washing is recommended, another thing I didn't realize when my husband purchased it. It is however a very nice cheese slicer. I hope that helps.
246070
It is metal, and I'm taking the manufacturer's word that it's stainless steel.
829205
The worm drive is made of 100% hardened carbon steel. The 1st reduction gear is made of POM (Polyoxymethylene) molded onto a hardened carbon steel bushing with a brass insert. The second reduction gear is also made of POM molded onto a hardened carbon steel bushing with a brass insert. The main drive gear is made of 100% hardened carbon steel. POM (Polyoxymethylene) is an engineering polymer that is used in many sizes of precision gears that require high stiffness, high abrasion resistance, high heat resistance, low coefficient of friction and excellent dimensional stability. We used to have all of the gears in our electric meat grinders made of hardened carbon steel, but in 2008 we changed to having both of our reduction gears made out of the POM/steel. By changing these two gears to POM/steel (although they are more expensive than all steel) our grinders can now take a lot more abuse and they also run much smoother and quieter than a gear system made with all steel gears. Regards, Jim The Mercanile Station
355899
It IS ceramic. Ceramic mechanisms are usually white and look like plastic, but are not plastic. They will outlive a metal mechanism and you can use them for salt (the will not corrode'/rust. You also do not have to worry when using it over a pot of boiling soup, since the steam will also not harm the ceramic mechanism.
250389
The material is a plain stainless steel. It is NOT non-stick. We have been very pleased with this product for making soups, stocks, applesauce, etc.
1997469
It is made of metal and I never sprayed it or did anything to it and it just picked up and removed with no sticking. I love it...I used it on my homemade quiche also and never had a problem.
1808783
No. You are exposing the epoxy to liquid. Epoxy is not food-safe and could leach chemicals into your food. You would be saving maybe $15 at the cost of your future health. Illness and potential health issues are just not worth it. Just go buy another crock, you can probably find a used one at a thrift store, garage sale, Craigslist, a newspaper ad, eBay, or an auction for very cheap.
1490106
Good question ... I don't have it in my hand, but it looks like stainless. Also the links are nice and smooth and do not 'yank' hairs out of your neck etc. Also I have not noticed any corrosion at all and I often have it around my neck for long periods of time. It is a tiny bit stiff but OK