How to Test the Quality of the Non-stick Coating?

Nowadays, cookware such as pans and other kitchenwares are designed of non-stick coatings. However, with mischieve in the market, some designers continuously manufacture substandard qualities because they know most buyers will not detect them easily.

Gladly this article explains in detail how to test your cookware for any problems. Starting with the most obvious ways, you can test the quality of your non-stick coating and end with some more complicated tests that are a little harder to do at home.

Instead of just looking at the features, take a look at the quality. Instead of simply asking yourself how much did you pay for this piece or that piece, ask yourself if it is worth it, knowing that there will probably be trouble down the line with your cooking utensils. Below are simple steps to test the quality of the non-stick coating.

1. Try using baking paper in different directions.

The paper should be crushed, and it should get stuck between the material and the pot. If you get the very sticky paper, this is most likely incorrect. The paper should also be easily removed.

2. The coating should not absorb water, oil, or grease.

You will probably only want to use light oils such as vegetable oil, canola oil, sunflower oil and light soy sauce. However, this is not a test for extreme heat pans made of unique materials meant to release very high amounts of oil into the food when heated up.

3. Try using a metal spoon to stir the coating.

The spoon should not react strongly even if you have a metal or carbon steel spoon, i.e., a copper spoon. If it does do, this can be serious, especially if you are using boneless fish or meat or have eggs in your cooking. Once again, this test is not a strong one because some stainless steel utensils may include metal in the handle, so depending on the brand of your utensil, you may get different results.

4. Clean with hot water and soap, rinse, and dry thoroughly before storing.

The coating should not leave black, white or brown stains on the surface of the cooking utensils if cleaned thoroughly and rinsed in hot water and detergent with thorough drying. In other words, if you are using purely natural materials, your non-stick material should be easy to clean.

5. the non-stick coating should be scratch and scuff-free.

The non-stick coating should not be easily scratched and scuffed by other utensils such as steel knives, kitchen cutlery, etc. If a non-stick utensil is scratched, the coating is prone to having small holes appear, which may develop into larger holes. This can affect its ability to maintain solid non-stick qualities.

6. Try this test to see if your non-stick coating is good:

Inspect the cookware you are about to use for spots or scratches, especially on the bottom, where pots and pans tend to get damaged. If you find any, avoid using that pot or pan for cooking.

If a pot or pan is scratched and already used, inspect it again and scrub some of the residues off with soap and hot water beforehand. Make sure you dry the pot or pan well before storing it.

Remember, while some models may be less expensive than others due to their low-cost production, they often do not have a non-stick coating. Instead, they are more likely to contain more difficult-to-remove stains and discolourations that may negatively affect the quality of your cooking techniques and recipes in the long run.

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