I know you can't use metal on teflon, but anodized aluminum is a surface treatment and not a coating. I have been trying to find the answer to this for some time, and there seem to be a lot of misconceptions about the whole subject; mainly that most people do not know the difference between teflon and anodized aluminum.
2007-02-03 14:59:44 · 8 answers · asked by ctdunstan 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
Never use metal utensils on such cookware. Always use wooden utensils. You will release the chemicals that are in the cookware, into your food.
2007-02-08 13:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by trottergirl80 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The surface of anodized aluminum is quite soft and will scratch easily. Modern teflon like coatings are harder than anodized coatings. Pick a spot on the anodized aluminum that is inconspicuous and scratch it with a tine of a fork -- will scratch.
2007-02-11 03:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by pilot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
The electrochemical process of anodizing transforms aluminum into a nonreactive, scratch- and stick-resistant surface. You don't have to worry about metal utensils scraping this surface, as you would with a nonstick pan.
2007-02-03 15:02:56 · answer #3 · answered by foodguru 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a really nice stainless steel set and I LOVE it. They have copper on the bottom of the pots. It's made by REVERE brand, I googled it to find you a link, but can't find my exact set. Mine has clear glass lids and it's not the non-stick set. It's not as good as a non-stick pot when it comes to making eggs or grilled cheese sandwiches, but other than that they are wonderful. So if you go with stainless -steel then you should buy an additional medium sized non-stick frying pan. They are very easy to keep clean, they always look nice and I like to use metal utensils on them. Another thing that may be helpful to you...it is good to have a set of glass baking pans as well as metal. They cook things differently. For example, I only make lasagna and casseroles in my glass pans, but cakes come out un-even and awful in them, so metal is better for those.
2016-03-29 03:53:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even though it may be scratch "resistant", it will scratch. Anodizing does put a hard surface on aluminum but it's not "Hard" anodize. Anodizing deposits less then a mil thickness of protective coating
2007-02-03 15:42:43 · answer #5 · answered by Steve G 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
even tho anodized aluminum is a coating, it can still be damaged. id stick with plastic utensils when using it.
2007-02-03 15:02:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't it's expensive stuff and metal will scratch it. Try the high temp silicone utensils.
2007-02-10 07:33:57 · answer #7 · answered by gillig960502001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stick to plastic and wooden utensils
2007-02-11 07:54:40 · answer #8 · answered by Domino's Mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its ok as long as your utensils are stainless steel! though to avoid scratches use wooden or plastic heat proof items
2007-02-11 06:19:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you can scratch the coating
2007-02-11 06:36:30 · answer #10 · answered by jerry 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋