Stainless steel cookware: what you need to know

Have you ever owned a pot or pan that lasts a lifetime? One that prepares your favourite dishes and represents a sustainable choice for our planet? Discover stainless steel, also known as inox!

Why cook with stainless steel?

Durability: Inox is more than just a material; it's an investment in the future. Resistant to corrosion, rust and wear. Inox is the choice for those who value sustainability and quality.

Eco-friendly: Did you know that inox is 100% recyclable? It maintains its properties throughout the recycling process, allowing it to be recycled repeatedly without losing quality. Recyclable stainless steel contributes to a greener world by reducing the demand for new raw materials and minimising the environmental impact of mining and production.

Versatility: Inox pots and pans are suitable for all types of dishes. Whether you're making a stew or a quick pasta dish, stainless steel delivers outstanding performance every time.

Perfect cooking: A well-preheated stainless steel pan ensures tender cooking with a delicious brown, which is ideal for frying meat like steak or poultry.

What is 18/10 stainless steel and why is it important?

One of the best types of stainless steel for cookware is 18/10 stainless steel. This means the alloy contains 18% chromium and 10% nickel. This composition is used in all Beka stainless steel products and offers several benefits:

Excellent corrosion resistance: The 18% Chromium protects the material from rust and stains, while the nickel provides extra resistance against oxidation and acids from food.
Shiny and stylish appearance: The nickel component ensures a long-lasting shine and prevents dull spots over time.
Durability: 18/10 stainless steel is a high quality cookware material. It more substantial and less prone to deformation at high temperatures than other inox materials like 18/0 or 18/8.
Neutral taste: The high-quality material ensures that flavours remain pure without transferring metallic taste to your dishes.

Inox pots and pans combine durability, style, and functionality for every kitchen. Make the smart choice for your cookware and experience for yourself why stainless steel is preferred by chefs and cooking enthusiasts worldwide.

Even more benefits of cooking with stainless steel pans

Neutral and Resilient: The interior of stainless steel cookware is neutral regarding taste and can withstand vigorous use. You don't have to worry about using metal utensils or flavours leaching into your dishes.
Easy to Clean: Cleaning inox pans is a breeze. Inox cookware handles everything from scouring pads to dishwashers without a non-stick coating.
Optimal heat conduction: Pure inox has slightly lower heat conductivity, but stainless steel pans often feature a 'sandwich base' with an aluminium layer between the inner and outer surfaces. This ensures better and faster heat conduction, which is essential for even cooking.
Multi-Ply Options: For those who prioritise optimal heat distribution to the edges, there are 'multi-ply' pans with several layers of aluminium between all the layers. The more layers (such as '3-ply' or '5-ply'), the better the heat conduction and sturdiness of the pan.
Compatible with all heat sources: meaning a stainless steel pan is always an induction pan.

Every 18/10 stainless steel frying pan or cooking pot perfectly combines durability, style, and functionality. Make the smart choice for your cookware and discover for yourself why stainless steel is the preferred option for chefs and cooking enthusiasts worldwide.

Inox cookware in the Beka range

Beka offers a wide range of 18/10 stainless steel cookware for your kitchen. Discover it here: