What is the difference between aluminum and stainless in cookware?
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Stainless steel advantages Stainless steel cookware, particularly pots and pans made with heavy gauge steel, is durable and, with a little care, will last for years. An advantage of stainless is that it will not react to acidic or alkaline foods, such as tomatoes. Another plus for cooks is meals that are browned or seared in stainless leave bits of food stuck to the surface. Pouring wine or water over the bits, or deglazing, produces tasty sauces. Aluminum advantages Aluminum might be a good choice because it is cheap, lightweight and easy to clean. It also heats up quickly to easily sear meats. Many manufacturers are now making anodized aluminum cookware that is more scratch resistant and durable. Stainless steel disadvantages Stainless is a poor conductor of heat, which sometimes results in uneven cooking. Food also tends to take longer to prepare than in aluminum. Food sticking to the surface can be a problem and stainless is often more expensive than aluminum. Aluminum disadvantages Cooking acidic foods like tomatoes is a problem in aluminum cookware. The pan's surface will leach the metal into the food. Also, aluminum is easily scratched or pitted allowing more of the metal to leach. Some people have raised health concerns over using aluminum cookware, believing it might contribute to Alzheimer's disease, although the FDA and most scientists dismiss any threat.
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One important thing to understand is that the stainless steel exterior is necessary if you want to cook on an induction electric cooktop. If you're cooking on a conventional electric or gas cooktop, the aluminum exterior will be fine.
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I don't see that there's a difference - I suspect the tulip reference is related to the handles. I have been using these for some time and find that they are the best (of many) aluminum pans I've used, both in terms of non- stick and uniform cooking. Only caveat is that they are not suited to very high heat applications (like blackening meats) - best to stick to cast iron for that.
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The outside of the cooker is aluminum, but you actually cook in the stoneware insert. Unlike metal, stoneware evens out the heat so that there are no hot spots. I believe you are only supposed to cook using the insert. When I need to brown meat or vegetables I do so in a frying pan, then use some of the liquid from the recipe to loosen up the brown bits left in the bottom of the pan. I then pour it into the insert along with the rest of the liquid(s) called for.
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mine were stainless ,but some I've seen before were aluminum hope this helps
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The reason to buy the aluminum exterior Allclad pans is that you want great performance at the lowest possible cost. If you want the to stay pristinely pretty, go for the stainless steel exterior. If best performance/$ is what matters, the Master Chef line is great.
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There is no difference between our current stainless and aluminum models other than weight. It is entirely personal preference on which cooker you like. They do operate the same. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact our Customer Service Department via phone at 1-800-877-0441 or e-mail us at contact1@gopresto.com. We are open M-F 8-4:15 CT.
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I've been happily using all aluminum pressure cookers since I first bought one in college in the 80's. No problems. However, they will warp over time, whereas the stainless ones won't.
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No non-stick or aluminum. All very thick stainless. Because of the thickness of the bottom you don't scorch food.
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It's not stainless steel. It's either aluminum or aluminum alloy. I can't tell the difference. Hope this help.
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Aluminum and Iron heat evenly where Steel is localized. IE steel gets hot where the flame is touching it where Aluminum will be the same temperature all around. Aluminum and Iron cookware is better for even cooking so your food doesn't burn in places where the pot is in contact with the heating element.
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The stainless steel encompasses the aluminum. It is usually only for heat transfer purposes. .. I purchased this.. still going great
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Hello and thank you for your inquiry. We have two different stove top poppers. Our aluminium popper has plastic gears whereas our stainless steel popper has metal gears. That's what will determine the difference. Thank you.
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Yes I have it in another brand stainless steel pressure cooker, pretty sure its aluminum.
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The pot cover and the inner pot are stainless steel--although thin, the steel is good enough for its purposes. There is no inner cover and the rest of the cooker is made of aluminum.
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MCP has stainless steel over aluminum for the entire piece--the aluminum goes up the sides. So it is thicker and heavier and creates a bowl of heat. CCC just has aluminum in the base, not up the sides, which is the case with most cheaper stainless steel cookware.
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All parts of mine were completely stainless steel, no aluminum parts. I do not utilize aluminum cookware, or anti-perspirants.