Stainless Steel Cookware Versus Aluminium Cookware Differences

Blog | August 27th, 2018

To ensure that your commercial kitchen is equipped properly for your purposes, you must pay attention to all aspects of it, including the type of cookware that you select to use. Over the years, some cooks have sworn by aluminium cookware other cooks would not trade their stainless steel cookware for anything in the world. While both are popular, they are some distinct differences between them, which we explore in the following facts.

Information about Stainless Steel Cookware

Stainless steel cookware is non-reactive, dishwasher-safe and highly durable. It will not dent or scratch easily and is resistant to corrosion and rust even with daily exposure to moisture. Stainless steel is not the best heat conductor, though, unless you purchase stainless steel cookware and bakeware that has a core of copper or aluminium in the middle of the stainless steel. However, if you need to cook on high heat as with searing and sautéing, this type of cookware is ideal since it will not buckle, warp or scorch easily. Also, this cookware cleans easily since it is dishwasher-safe or stands up to hand scrubbing with detergent, warm water and a non-abrasive cloth, pad or brush. In the event that food sticks, soak the cookware or bakeware for a at least 20 minutes in hot water before you try to scrub away the food residue. On the downside, stainless steel cookware and bakeware tends to be more expensive than aluminium cookware and bakeware are, but typically they last longer, so it balances out cost wise in the end.

Facts about Aluminium Cookware

Aluminium is a great heat conductor and enables cookware to heat up and cool down quickly. Short-order cooks often prefer this type of cookware for this reason. However, if the handles are not made from a different material, they will get too hot to handle without a potholder or heat-resistant glove. When cheap bakeware is out of aluminium and not paired with another metal, such as steel for one example, it may cause cookies and other sugary treats to overbake to the point of burning. Even though aluminium cookware and bakeware is less expensive than stainless steel items are, aluminium can react to acidic foods and as a result, leach into your foods. For this reason, high-quality aluminium cookware and bakeware is anodised, and this provides effective protection from this leaching.

To decide whether stainless steel cookware or aluminium cookware is right for your needs, know your budget and how the cookware or bakeware for that fact will be used in your commercial kitchen. If you need further information about this topic, turn to Stecor Engineering & Fabrication. We specialise in providing engineered, stainless steel designs to the beverage and food industries.

Stecor Engineering & Fabrication

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