Ceramics: the King Material of our Kitchens

Ceramic has long been present in our kitchens. More recently, this material has attacked our knives and stoves. Why is this coating so popular and what are its benefits?

Ceramics went from cooking to the table in a very short time. This material that is commonly found in sinks, on worktops and small tiles used to decorate the kitchen, now allows to make knives, stoves, casseroles ...
What are the advantages and disadvantages of this coating?

Ceramic in the kitchen: sink, decoration and work plan

Why is ceramics so much used in our kitchens for a very long time? The answer is simple: it is an easy-care material but also more neutral!

The advantages of ceramics for a sink

While stainless steel requires maintenance, granite requires careful laying to prevent breakage, tempered glass is expensive and messy, resin is not the healthiest material, ceramic, as for her, is very easy to maintain: a sponge, water is the turn is played.

In addition, ceramic sinks are very resistant to heat and temperature changes in general, since the manufacturing process requires the sink to be baked at close to 1,000 ° C.

In addition, ceramics is also known as being very healthy, neutral, not altering the taste of food that will come into contact with it.

Ceramic as a work plan

Beware, ceramic is a material, and can be presented in many forms such as terracotta, sandstone, porcelain or faience. Thus, the ceramic can be used as a worktop or tile on the walls.

It has the advantage of being affordable price, and also very easy maintenance and hygienic. In addition, the ceramic is resistant to knocks and temperature variations.

Our tips for using and maintaining ceramic utensils

• Do not cook on high fire: if it is resistant to high temperatures, know that ceramic accumulates heat. No need to fire, even to grasp foods: overheating could alter the nonstick properties. Prefer a low or medium heat!
• Do not heat empty.
• Lightly oil the bottom of the pan for more cooking comfort. Similarly, the oil will feed the ceramic: apply cold on the coating from time to time.
• Do not put the utensil under cold water if it is still hot to avoid dilation of the material.
• The use of metal cutlery and abrasive sponges is prohibited.
• Washing with bleach or with chlorine detergents is also forbidden.

Ceramic knives and stoves: the new trend

Today, the ceramic also invites the composition of utensils that are used daily. Why are ceramic knives, pots and pans so popular?

Fine ceramics: be careful, it cuts ... well!

The secret of fine ceramic knives is zirconium oxide, which allows the manufacture of thin, sharp and durable blades. Fine ceramic made from zirconium oxide is so strong that only diamond can sharpen it when used in cutlery.

Fine ceramic knives have many advantages:

• Sharpened, they allow an easy cut, precise, neat, without any difficulty.
• Very light, ceramic knives are easy to handle.
• Anti-corrosion and neutral, the ceramic knives do not oxidize and do not rust. They do not alter the taste of foods that do not darken on contact.
• Durable, these knives must not be sharpened or little, as the blade does not change much.

Ceramic coated utensils are perfect for people with nickel allergies.

Testimony of a user of ceramic knives

Maria loves to cook and discovered ceramic knives two years ago. Since then, she can not do without it.

"I was on vacation when I discovered ceramic knives. I had never heard of it and I bought two, intrigued by these knives with immaculate white blade. Back home, I started using them and since then I have relegated all my old knives to the cupboard! The ceramic knives are amazingly effective. No need to force, everything cuts easily. "

"They are easy to maintain: a sponge and warm water and you're done! Today, I could not do without ceramic knives, and I even offered to my daughter so that she can appreciate the quality of these kitchen utensils at home. "

Ceramic knives not only have advantages

They are dedicated to the cutting of fresh products and therefore do not support the twists (forget the idea of dépiauter a chicken with a ceramic knife).

It is also best not to cut out products that are still frozen.

Ceramic knives do not support falls: you may break the blade and they should not be washed in the dishwasher.

Stoves with ceramic coating

After the knives, the ceramic also arrives in our stoves. Indeed, stoves with ceramic coating are becoming more numerous on the market.

A green coating

It is also a "green coating" because of its production that emits less CO2 than a Teflon stove, while the supply of toxic or chemical materials is less.

In addition, ceramic cooking is done without the need to add a lot of fat.

A healthy coating

Today, the main advantage of ceramic stoves is that they are guaranteed without Teflon, whereas this material is regularly blamed because of its assembly of chemical materials such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) accused of emitting chemical substances when cooking food, or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), suspected of being harmful to the environment but also to human health.

An extra-hard coating

Ceramic does not scratch and lasts longer than conventional coatings.

Today in France, the ceramic knows more and more followers. And you, do you have knives or a ceramic stove? What do you think ? Let us know your opinion!