What Are The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Using Non Stick Cookware?

There are several reasons for which non stick cookware has become so popular

. The advantages are discussed below:

"Convenience: The single biggest selling point of non-stick cookware is its utter convenience. These pans are very light and extremely easy to use while cooking you can easily toss the vegetables without worrying about anything getting on its surface.

"Easy Cleaning: In our bustling and ever-busy society kitchen cleanup is a messy affair but no more now with non stick cookware coming to a cook"s rescue. Since things do not stick on the surface of the utensils it is very easy to clean them.

Consumes less oil: As it is non sticky frying pan you can use very less oil while cooking in a non stick cookware, so people on diet control generally prefer to get their food cooked in a non stick cookware, as the food can be cooked in very less or almost no oil at all.

For the above mentioned reasons Nonstick,' is the very popular type of cookware in both the United States and Canada, which has captured about 60% of the market of both countries since it was first introduced. Not only in US and Canada the popularity of non stick cookware has spread wildly all over the world .It is likely then, that you've got some nonstick utensils in your kitchen right now.

It's not all roses though, however even the best non-stick cookware comes with drawbacks and disadvantages.

Costlier: There is a price for everything Even if you go with the offerings at the lower end of the price range; you'll invariably end up paying at least a bit extra for the convenience that you get from non stick kitchenwares. That's inevitable, because the manufacturing process for these pots and pans is a lot more complex than it is for cast iron, stainless steel, and sets made from other materials.

Potential Health Concern: Though not proven conclusively but there are certain health concerns related to non stick cookware. The nonstick materials used in the creation of these timesavers have known to pose health risks, of sufficient concern to cause the EPA to ban their use by no later than 2015. So if you go out right now and purchase a set of non stick cookware, they are very likely to contain these risky chemicals. It is recommended that if you are determined to use non-stick cookware, you'll want to stick mostly to medium heat, and avoid prolonged exposure to open flames

Durability issue: You cannot use this type cookware for long, if you buy a set now, and use it continuously; you'll have to start thinking about replacing your set in a few years, as the coating begins to wear off. If you don't, you'll find that your non stick potsand pans are losing it"s non stick property and additionally, hot spots will be prone to develop in the areas where the coating is wearing off, causing uneven cooking, which can lead to mealtime disaster. This is a striking difference with, say, cast iron which measures its useful life in generations, not mere years, and is a big factor to consider. To put it simply, you're paying for that convenience in more ways than one, and more than just one time.

by: BOKDoo-Han

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