Are German cookware really that good?

In everyday life it is impossible to do without dishes. The leading place in this segment of the world market has long belonged to pots and pans from Germany. How not to make a mistake with your choice? We'll talk about this below.

Pros and cons of German cookware

To trust or not to trust the marketing techniques of manufacturers? Let's figure it out.

Positive points:

• branded products “Made in Germany” guarantee excellent quality and safety;
• the best samples are produced for professional kitchens;
• German companies maintain strict control over their products, regardless of where they are manufactured.

Among the disadvantages:

• Low-grade fakes are often found on the market;
• factories of many well-known companies are located in China and Southeast Asia, where labor costs much less than in Europe;
• Only 6% of aluminum castings are produced directly on the territory of the Federal Republic of Germany, and even less is produced from stainless steel.

Differences between German and Russian dishes

Germany produces a wide variety of cookware for modern kitchens. They are distinguished by reliability, durability and unconditional practicality.. Among housewives' favorite items are pressure cookers and fryers, all kinds of pots and pans of different sizes.

Important! An undeniable German trend is aluminum cookware with a non-stick layer.

Russian manufacturers strive to keep up with the world's leading brands. But German branded kitchen utensils still have a number of advantages:

• production technology is based on the latest technical developments;
• the varied assortment covers almost the entire spectrum of cooking;
• very easy to use due to its versatility;
• optimal price/quality ratio;
• high acceptance standards, since for the Germans it is very important to preserve the reputation of the company, which has been developing over decades;
• long service life;
• environmental friendliness;
• ease of care.

Review of manufacturers

German made products presented in three price segments.

Affordable prices, accessible to all consumers, distinguishes cast aluminum cookware BAF from Fischbach. The company dates back about a century, its reputation is impeccable. The massiveness of the structures is fully compensated by the excellent quality and high production technologies.

In almost every Russian hypermarket you can purchase goods ELO. Their production was established more than 80 years ago. Buyers are attracted by German scrupulousness coupled with an affordable price.

Not a bit inferior to her Beem, which launched the production of its products, although not so long ago, but with the good pedantry inherent in the Germans.

Modern designs of teapots, ladles, food warmers, steamers, and fondue factories are in great demand. Stahlberg from Hamburg.

In company stores Becker We are always ready to accept orders for delivery of ready-made sets of dishes throughout Russia.

Excellent quality of aluminum casserole dishes, stewpans, grills, pancake pans – a calling card ATM Gastroguss.

Among expensive luxury brands, Norbert Woll is very popular, which has been operating since 1979.Its cast pans have a very durable, high-quality non-stick coating. Constant updating of production technologies using innovative solutions has long brought the company to a leading position. The design of the cookware is well thought out and designed for long use.

The products are not inferior to it either Fissler, which has been known since 1845. This brand won recognition from the Germans in 2007 as the most advanced. The high level of production has been repeatedly confirmed by victories at prestigious international competitions. The company's distributor on the Russian market has created an extensive network covering many regions of the country.

Oldest German company Zwilling launched its knife factories back in 1731. But in the 21st century, it bought out the Staub and Demeyere enterprises, launching the production of all kinds of kitchen utensils made of steel and tin. Its corporate identity is based on the stability and quality of its products.

Lovers of stylish glass ceramics will find her among the models of a famous company Silit, founded in 1921. The strong point of this company is the latest technical innovations. Her new Silargan cookware collections are famous for the unique glass-ceramic coating. Such dishes are impeccable from the point of view of environmental and sanitary standards. The only drawback is that the price is too high, and it is almost impossible to purchase real Silit on the domestic market.

The Germans themselves prefer WMF products, known since 1853. In Germany you can buy them in almost any supermarket. Relatively inexpensive dishes are very beautiful in appearance, and the quality/functionality ratio is excellent.

But it is practically not supplied to Russia.

Hand casting of products is also used by the SKK concern.Although he has been releasing his products not so long ago, their demand is quite explained by the strength of the non-stick coating. In Russia you can only buy aluminum cookware from this manufacturer.

How to choose?

Choosing a kitchen dishes from Germany, pay attention to the characteristics declared by the manufacturer:

1. Multi-layering The bottom promotes uniform heating and duration of temperature retention.
2. Transparent cover material makes it much easier to control cooking. The lid should be heavy and fit tightly to the edges of the dish.
3. Convenient and comfortable to use plastic or silicone handles.
4. Make sure it can be used on the induction surface, you can read the markings, but for additional control we can also use a regular magnet.
5. To accurately follow the recipe, it is important to have an internal scale., as well as additional functions.

Material:

• stainless steel durable and not subject to mechanical stress, but its alloy must contain at least 18% chromium and 10% nickel (such steel does not react at all to any chemical components of products);
• cast iron – the best choice for stewing and frying, it warms up slowly and distributes heat evenly, so the taste of food is truly amazing;
• aluminum containers should be thick-walled, but they can only be used when working with milk, but for spicy and sour foods it is better to choose other dishes.

Crockery from Germany has long been duly appreciated in world kitchens. The main thing is to make the right choice. And then your food will be healthy and your mood will be excellent.