Does the cooking food actually come in contact with the aluminum or just the S/S?
2077782
The pot itself is stainless steel. I just cook with that. You may be talking about an aluminum insert, but I don't use an insert. There is aluminum in the bottom of the pot for even heat distribution but the food cannot contact that aluminum because it is covered by stainless steel.
2077783
The food only comes in contact with the S/S. The aluminum is sandwitched between the stainless steel and is never in contact with the food.
2077784
The stainless steel encompasses the aluminum. It is usually only for heat transfer purposes. .. I purchased this.. still going great
946253
Looks like aluminum. Conducts heat (cold) like it, too. Not a problem in use, unless you're totally opposed to aluminum in food prep.
994805
Just soap and water and steel wool if needed. Aluminum pots get naturally darken over time. Mine is very dark on the bottom now. Its not caked on like with a cast iron pot. It's just the metal itself gets darker, which is expected with aluminum. This is how every aluminum pot I've ever cooked with in a restaurant has looked. Its normal
1686550
I think stainless steel tends to stick more during cooking than aluminum, but I always pre-sear in a nonstick pan if it is necessary to brown meat first.
1787433
heavy gauge aluminum, I believe. Bottoms are a little too rounded for my taste. Therefore, heat is uneven, especially with a flat cook-top. Definitely non-stick, though. Cleanup is easy.
1931191
I don't find that a problem. I do line the pan with aluminum foil when I'm cooking with something like bbq sauce that might be especially messy and hard to remove but have not had a problem otherwise with liquids staining the pans.
2268041
the same thing happened to my pan and I just cover it with aluminum foil then spray that with cooking spray. turns out completely fine PLUS there's no cleaning that way. :)
1795023
There is just the aluminum insert. It has cooked everything better than the old crock pot I had.
135738
The aluminum is between the stainless steal. So stainless steal, aluminum then stainless steal again. No aluminum touches any food. You are cooking with the stainless steal. I use mine all the time and I never see the inside change colors like it did with my aluminum pressure cooker. You will love it. It is awesome.
1066783
I would not have tried that myself but my son heated his food which was in an aluminum container without any problems.
112492
im not sure sam. but i think id reread what i wrote.. STAY AWAY from aluminum cooking wear! it is extremely bad for you. buy stainless steel. take care.
1896013
All parts of mine were completely stainless steel, no aluminum parts. I do not utilize aluminum cookware, or anti-perspirants.
688444
The purpose of using a silicone mat is one of health. Aluminum, when heated, leaches into the food. Metals like Al have been strongly linked to Alzheimers and other diseases. One should not use Al cookware, Al foil, etc. unless there is a barrier between the Al and the food. Even when cooking in Al foil 'wraps', one should put a layer of parchment paper on top of the Al foil, folding the parchment around the food and then folding the foil. Not a stupid question; hopefully you don't think it's a stupid answer (coming from a biochemist).
1989744
Yes, very thick aluminum covered by a no stick surface. Its not Teflon and I don't know exactly what it is but it works. I highly recommend the Breville slow cooker. My wife and I both enjoy it very much.
681543
Not inside the pot or on the lid. Everything that touches food is 100% stainless steel. The exterior cladding on the bottom of the pan could be aluminum, but it's difficult to tell. The pan is really a good pan and well built, with a good quality stainless steel.
2206080
yes it does-but it is in the core layer --the outer layer is quantanium so no direct contact if you are concerned with aluminum--these are excellent cook ware--superior heat distribution and food cooks quickly and efficiently--i have a set now and highly recommend
2275252
The inner cover has an aluminum base. It will never come in contact with the food due to the polished stainless steel inner lid in between. The steam that passes through the inner lid is also is directed to the overflow cup and not back into the food.