What's the difference between graniteware and enamelware?
332021
Graniteware is enamelware with a speckled pattern. So all graniteware is enamelware but not all enamelware is graniteware.
332022
Enamel is a coating put on alum or iron cookware early 1800's..Graniteware is a form of enamelware~It is made by applying a paper with an oxidized pattern on it to a piece of enamelware that was not dry yet..This gives a pattern resembling Granite....It is all enamel...Hope is helps
952578
When I bought my StoneLine set I thought they were just different brand names for the same thing, StoneDine in New Zealand and StoneLine everywhere else. Something to do with trademarks? But apparently they're made and sold by entirely different companies. I don't know about StoneDine but my StoneLine set is the best cookware I've ever used.
1104530
Yes. there is no difference in these pans and other bakeware, except the size. These are smaller.
874416
Porcelain is better in my opinion. It diffuses the heat much better and when grease hits the rods the flare ups are much less. Much better investment than stainless.
435997
The difference is the porcelain on the lesser expensive model vs stainless on the other.
824068
I bought this item 2 years ago because it was being discontinued. I already had a smaller version of the dutch oven and ordered this model to replace it. I believe it was being discontinued to be replaced by the 1000 series. This is a quote from Tramontina: "New manufacturing techniques combined with improved materials and design have revitalized old world cooking traditions to offer superior product performance and versatility for an exceptional cooking experience." They may have made changes to the material used or the enamel bonding process. I'm not sure exactly. The design of the 1000 series on their website looks like the sides may be less sloping than my model. I suppose you could email Tramontina and ask what the changes are. I like my model and use it often. It has held up well. I do hand wash it as directed.
2050061
I am not quite sure if there is a difference but it really bakes evenly and releases from the pan plus it is decorative, and easy to clean. I am really glad I have this set. Hope this helps. I also think cast would be heavier.
1755503
The inside is white enamel. This is basically a knock-off le creuset item, and works just as well as an owner of both) I am unsure about the warranty. I'm really bad about those things. I will say that I've used this MANY TIMES, and even banged it around a bit. No chips in enamel or anything. It's one of my most used pots/pans (along with an all-clad "essential" pan and my copper pots).
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The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine exterior appearance, then you can have a super-high quality product at a good price!Hope this helps. The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine... » Read More The biggest difference -- perhaps the **only** difference -- is that the exterior of the $499 set has a matte, brushed aluminum finish (as opposed to the shiny, stainless steel finish of the more expensive set).I bought the less-expensive set, and the brushed-aluminum exterior finish on my set scratched easily and immediately.It was absolutely heartbreaking; it was such lovely cookware for the first 15 seconds out of the box!BUT!!! that said, their performance is every bit as good as the more expensive set. So, if you can live with a less-than-pristine exterior appearance, then you can have a super-high quality product at a good price!Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I love the white enamelware. It's a personal reason, though. My grandma had the white enamelware, so it brings back good memories, plus it goes with everything! Hope this helps.
434131
The one I have is shiny. I have both the shiny and the matte in both skillets and saucepans. To be honest, I like the matte better. The shiny inevitably becomes scratched. If the matte scratches you don't notice it as much. As long as it's All Clad you can't go wrong. And the saucier is really nice for anything that you really need to stir because it is round inside and no corners for food to collect in.
1674613
no porcelain enamel here. Entire unit: interior, exterior, pan and crumb tray, are steel. Not sure that any of it is stainless, though...
639720
The Stelvico is a faux granite stone, the classic is cast iron surface. I choose the cast iron because I am familiar with cast iron. Fun at any dinner and healthy cooking, I give it a 10.
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Enamel-coated cast iron has it uses, as does regular cast iron. Enameled cast iron is great, particularly with Dutch or French ovens when slow cooking is desired. The enamel coating is not as reactive as plain cast iron allowing for slow basting of reactive ingredients such as tomato sauce (acidic). Tomato sauce cooked for an extended time in a plain cast iron pot will react with the cast iron and also has the potential of stripping off the very carefully cultivated seasoning on your pan. 'Naked' cast iron is great for searing and cooking meat because you can safely turn up the heat under your plain cast iron (something you should never do with enameled cast iron). Enameled cast iron should not be used with burners over the medium setting, limiting their usefulness in searing meat. I have both types and use them for different types of cooking. For a grill pan such as this one...my preference is this pre-seasoned Lodge pan and NOT an enameled version of the same.
2051149
The inside of this dutch oven is enamel. Enamel is supposed to be pretty hard to scratch, but I choose to use non-metal utinsels with this cookware, just in case.
338564
the enamel coated skillets do not need to be seasoned, for obvious reasons, and as a result do not rust. additionally, food does not stick to the enamel as it sometimes does to the uncoated skillets. however, the cast iron skillet is more durable and will last much longer.
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The components of the blender are essentially the same, the only difference is the exterior (brushed Stainless) and the recipe book has gourmet recipes endorsed by the CIA ( Culinary Institute of America ). I recently upgraded my kitchen with granite And opted to spend a little more $$$. My brother has the black 5200 and the blenders perform the same.