Is the aluminum core in the bottom and up the sides of the pot?
827932
Yes I do believe the aluminum core runs throught the entire pot, this is a GREAT pot wo work with and the heat distributes so very well.
895403
The outside bottom is flat the inside is rouonded. It is a great little pot. Joan L Anderson
615084
Yes it is. However, it is not very high quality stainless steel, and it discolors with use. The inner pot is a higher quality stainless.
409263
It's glazed both sides but not the bottom of the pot. You shall soak it in the water before use this pot on the stove.
154986
Yes it is. The bottom is very thick. About three times thicker than the side. The handles are also SS and are attached very securely. I've used mine about 4 times and I may order another one like it.
1221457
To my knowledge, NO. There is a stainless steel heating element inside the pot. Oh, the black bottom that the pot sits on is probably plastic (pvc?) I use it daily. It takes no time to heat up.
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.
674602
Made in China for All-Clad in Pennsylvania. It's thinner than our Master Clad pots by All-Clad about 60% as thick a sidewall. I believe the aluminum core goes up the sidewall and that what counts for us. We bought it cause we don't want a nonstick coating that wears and scratches.
1150328
No it's not, although the bottom is metal, which is part of the heating source.
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.
200146
Mine says it is on the bottom aluminum plate which is seamlessly laminated to the stainless-steel body. I am pleased that Fagor is up to pressure in half the time of my old Presto all-stainless cooker.
756175
Yes it should. I put a magnet to the bottom of the pots and it clings so it has no aluminum in it. That's the easiest way to tell.
1859268
According to another reviewer, this pot is not compatable with induction cooktops. It is stainless but has an aluminum clad bottom.
246209
The aluminum core definitely goes all the way up the side. You can clearly see the thick, dull aluminum core sandwiched between shiny interior and exterior layers of stainless steel by looking at the flared rim, if you have one in your hands, as I do. Also, the graphic that accompanies this item on the Amazon page, as I write this (23OCT15) clearly shows this feature. It is one of the critical questions I, too, had, prior to purchasing the pot. I am well-pleased with it.By the way, the specifications do not list the weight. It is 6 lbs, 12 oz without the lid, and 8.0 lbs with the lid, which does not have the aluminum core, i.e., the lid is a single thickness of stainless steel. The aluminum core definitely goes all the way up the side. You can clearly see the thick, dull aluminum core sandwiched between shiny interior and exterior layers of stainless steel by looking at the flared rim, if you have one in your hands, as I do. Also, the graphic that accompanies this item on the Amazon page, as I write this (23OCT15) clearly shows this feature. It is one of the critical questions I, too, had, prior to purchasing the pot. I am well-pleased with it.By the way, the specifications do not list the weight. It is 6 lbs, 12 oz without the lid, and 8.0 lbs with... » Read More The aluminum core definitely goes all the way up the side. You can clearly see the thick, dull aluminum core sandwiched between shiny interior and exterior layers of stainless steel by looking at the flared rim, if you have one in your hands, as I do. Also, the graphic that accompanies this item on the Amazon page, as I write this (23OCT15) clearly shows this feature. It is one of the critical questions I, too, had, prior to purchasing the pot. I am well-pleased with it.By the way, the specifications do not list the weight. It is 6 lbs, 12 oz without the lid, and 8.0 lbs with the lid, which does not have the aluminum core, i.e., the lid is a single thickness of stainless steel. « Show Less
1181776
Yes, it has a flat bottom and I am finding it as my "go to" pot! I like this pot best out of all the Anolon set I have.Enjoy
1221456
The external bottom of the pot is plastic but no plastic inside. There is a rubber ring seal inside around the metal heating part. I will upload some photos later.
1620846
I have a ceramic stove top - and use it on it all the time. Yes, bottom of pot is flat.