What is the difference between De Buyer Mineral pans and De Buyer Mineral B Element pans?
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The pans are identical, except the newer "B" pans have a beeswax finish in order to protect them from rusting while being shipped. Remember, these pans are high carbon, like your grandmother's knives. In addition, the beeswax finish means that cleaning them and prepping them for first time use is much easier. You simply run them under scalding water to remove most of the beeswax, dry them, and then heat them and rub with a bit of cooking oil. That is, with the "B" pans you skip the cleaning with the potato skins. That step was necessary with the old pans to remove any manufacturing oil residue. The pans are identical, except the newer "B" pans have a beeswax finish in order to protect them from rusting while being shipped. Remember, these pans are high carbon, like your grandmother's knives. In addition, the beeswax finish means that cleaning them and prepping them for first time use is much easier. You simply run them under scalding water to remove most of the beeswax, dry them, and then heat them and rub with a bit of cooking oil. That is, with the "B" pans you skip the cleaning with the potato skins. That step was necessary with the old pans to remove any... » Read More The pans are identical, except the newer "B" pans have a beeswax finish in order to protect them from rusting while being shipped. Remember, these pans are high carbon, like your grandmother's knives. In addition, the beeswax finish means that cleaning them and prepping them for first time use is much easier. You simply run them under scalding water to remove most of the beeswax, dry them, and then heat them and rub with a bit of cooking oil. That is, with the "B" pans you skip the cleaning with the potato skins. That step was necessary with the old pans to remove any manufacturing oil residue. « Show Less
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The pans are identical, except the newer "B" pans have a beeswax finish in order to protect them from rusting while being shipped. Remember, these pans are high carbon, like your grandmother's knives. In addition, the beeswax finish means that cleaning them and prepping them for first time use is much easier. You simply run them under scalding water to remove most of the beeswax, dry them, and then heat them and rub with a bit of cooking oil. That is, with the "B" pans you skip the cleaning with the potato skins. That step was necessary with the old pans to remove any manufacturing oil residue.
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Mr. William Beene is 100% correct. The pan itself is identical except for the finish and a small stamp of a bee in the middle of the pan. Honestly, I would save the money and not go for the mineral B. This pan is going to last a lifetime anyway, and after you've cooked in it more than twice the coating will have made no difference at all. But the bee stamp is pretty sweet.... either one you choose, you're going to LOVE these pans!
1678557
Yes, same company. The Magic Line is a little heavier duty. Just thicker metal, which does make a difference in how they bake. Plus they're less likely to get dented and banged up.
2198635
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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Yes I purchased both. I found this one to be "friendlier" on stainless steel which you did not want to see any scratches on, when using. This one appears to have a much finer powder to it. Use it with the sponges which are non scratch and you'll have new looking pans. I use it about once a week to make sure there is no oil build up on the sides. Works like a charm in eliminating burnt on oil as well.
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Here from the Netherlands as well the same question? Where are the stainless steal pan baking machines? After having used up 2 teflon coated baking machine pans I have had it with exposing my family to hazarding materials in my bread.. How is it possible that no manufacturer has taken this market?
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We apologize, but the previous answer was incorrect. The title for this Ebay listing states a Royal Berkey System w/Ceramic elements. If you have already placed this order, we will send you the Royal Berkey System with Black Berkey Elements as courtesy.
876394
My purchase was of a brand-new set. I have seen both types offered so be sure to read carefully.
1113318
anniversary pan is light weight. the platinum is heavy.. That is the difference.
861671
I believe they are the same, just different wording. My box the oven came in has both wording on it!
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The difference is the Mercer line of knives in the set. The set marked 'FORGED' is the Genesis line with softer handles and full bolsters, and the 'TEMPERED GLASS BLOCK SET' is the Renaissance line which has Delrin handles and short bolsters. I'm torn between the two as I would like to have the Genesis handles with short bolsters as I've read concerns they would be difficult to sharpen down the road, and issues with the knife not laying flush on the cutting surfaces from a 'hump' developing. They do offer the Genesis chef's knife with a short bolster, just not as part of a set as far as I know. I may be buying the knives separately, though I do like this block. I'll have to put the Renaissance's in my hand.
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The difference is the Mercer line of knives in the set. The set marked 'FORGED' is the Genesis line with softer handles and full bolsters, and the 'TEMPERED GLASS BLOCK SET' is the Renaissance line which has Delrin handles and short bolsters. I'm torn between the two as I would like to have the Genesis handles with short bolsters as I've read concerns they would be difficult to sharpen down the road, and issues with the knife not laying flush on the cutting surfaces from a 'hump' developing. They do offer the Genesis chef's knife with a short bolster, just not as part of a set as far as I know. I may be buying the knives separately, though I do like this block. I'll have to put the Renaissance's in my hand. The difference is the Mercer line of knives in the set. The set marked 'FORGED' is the Genesis line with softer handles and full bolsters, and the 'TEMPERED GLASS BLOCK SET' is the Renaissance line which has Delrin handles and short bolsters. I'm torn between the two as I would like to have the Genesis handles with short bolsters as I've read concerns they would be difficult to sharpen down the road, and issues with the knife not laying flush on the cutting surfaces from a 'hump' developing. They do offer the Genesis chef's knife with a short bolster, just not as... » Read More The difference is the Mercer line of knives in the set. The set marked 'FORGED' is the Genesis line with softer handles and full bolsters, and the 'TEMPERED GLASS BLOCK SET' is the Renaissance line which has Delrin handles and short bolsters. I'm torn between the two as I would like to have the Genesis handles with short bolsters as I've read concerns they would be difficult to sharpen down the road, and issues with the knife not laying flush on the cutting surfaces from a 'hump' developing. They do offer the Genesis chef's knife with a short bolster, just not as part of a set as far as I know. I may be buying the knives separately, though I do like this block. I'll have to put the Renaissance's in my hand. « Show Less
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It doesn't say in the manual.....but I think it's quartz. I think the element is very durable. The only issue I have had with these in the past (I have had 3!) is the power cord....don't know why. The last one burned out after only one winter.
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they are the same model number. I think they are the same pan just a duplicate listing? Looks like one is sold through Amazon and the other is listed by another seller.
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I think they're similar in the ability to remain non-stick. The Green Earth pan uses a ceramic for non-stick coating. It does not contain PFOAs, which the EPA is investigating for toxicity.
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Yes, in the respect that the pans must be ferrous (magnet will stick to them). It comes with a heat transfer plate that allows the use of non-ferrous pans but you lose some of the temp in transfer. In my opinion, the Nuwave Pro is better. Mainly because of the ability to easily fine tune the temp.
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The BN is in brushed nickel. The BS is in brushed stainless. I don't know what the C stands for.
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personally I think they are separate but the best damn pan I have, you will love it...heavy metal equals product cooking fast and I do have to say I have greased to make removal easier no problem and they clean easily