Earthenware and porcelain
Porcelain is an expensive material. Therefore, the dishes from it are considered elite. Especially if it is painted by hand. People are ready for such a product to pay a lot of money. But it must be borne in mind that quality products will never completely be covered with a drawing. There is always room for a "white spot". In connection with the fact that porcelain is not affordable for everyone, manufacturers quickly found an inexpensive replacement for it - faience. And it's not so bad, because the faience also looks good. The main plus of porcelain and faience is that these two materials are absolutely safe for health. From such dishes you can safely eat both adults and children.
Ceramics
Some people call ceramic cookware "smart." And it's not without reason. In such dishes, cold and hot dishes, as well as drinks, retain their temperature for a very long time. In addition, ceramic dishes are ideal for storing products in it. For example, milk in a jug of izmeramiki can stand up to three days. In addition to the fact that this dish is practical, it still has aesthetic value. Agree that almost all ceramicslook very beautifully. Even the simplest pot for a roast will look great on a festive table. The disadvantages can only be attributed to the fact that it is very difficult to take care for crockery utensils - it is difficult to wash off the fat of some other products.
Glass
Glassware is not only absolutely safe, but also very beautiful. The basis of such utensils is silicon oxide. It is a stable compound that absolutely does not enter into any reactions with food products. But with the crystal is not so simple. The thing is that a lot of manufacturers to ensure that the dishes made of crystal was strong, shone, poured and beautifully rang, add to it lead oxide. Therefore, if you like such products, you need to buy it abroad. There, this toxic component is replaced by barium, which is completely safe.
Plastic
Tableware made of plastic can be considered safe. We very often use plastic trays for storing food in the refrigerator or for exporting. They are comfortable, they do not beat, they are light and thanks to their form they are compact. But if you have at least the slightest knowledge of chemistry, then you must know that in the composition of plastic are various inorganic and organic substances. And, as we know, such substances are very often harmful to our health. That's why plastic is worth using very carefully. Always pay attention to the temperature for which the dishes are intended. In microwave ovens it is best not to use it.
Stainless steel
Utensils from stainless steel is an alloy of iron with nickel and chrome. That is why sometimes, when we cook food in such dishes, it acquires a specific taste of metal. European products from this material are more reliable and safe. When buying, pay attention to the mark nikel free. The dishes with such an inscription are much more practical. The advantages of stainless steel are that it is durable, strong and resistant to co-oxidation.
Teflon
Today, probably, in every kitchen you can find the dishes with a steklon coating. It is very practical. After all, it can be used to prepare the food of fat and oil. But most scientists dispute its safety. The whole point is that Teflon contains substances harmful to our health, which at a temperature of more than 350 degrees begin to stand out from scratched surfaces. No wonder they say that you need to take care of Teflon in order to avoid scratching. Therefore, if you notice that there are scratches in your frying pan, it will be better to get rid of it. The protective layer protects the products from harmful metals. Noet and the good side - if you properly take care of such dishes, use a wooden spatula, wash it with a nylon washcloth, then it will last for a very long time.
Enamel
When choosing enamelware, always pay attention to its color. If it is black, blue, cream, blue or gray, the combination of metals in the enamel is safe for health. Never buy yellow pans. In their composition there are dyes, manganese and other harmful substances. In general, utensils with enamel are considered safe. After all, the top layer of the enamel protects the products from falling on them metals. But with it you need to handle carefully and follow up so that there are no scratches on the surface.
Aluminum
Perhaps, aluminum utensils are considered the most harmful for health. Especially it is not recommended in it to cook borsch, compotes, jelly, stew vegetables or boil milk. When exposed to high temperatures, these dishes can not only melt, but also get into your food. As evidence, you can pay attention to the grandmother's saucepans, which have deformed and now have an incomprehensible shape. The only advantage of this dinner is that the food is cooked quickly and never burns. If you are still cooking in aluminum pots, immediately after cooking the food needs to be shifted to something glassy or ceramic.
Cast iron
Cast-iron dishes, as a rule, are represented by cauldrons, frying pans and gosjatnitsami. The advantages of such dishes is that it is heavy. Because of this, it slowly heats up and keeps the heat very well. It is absolutely safe for health, and so you can safely cook it in any temperature. Probably the only drawback is that it quickly rusts with improper care. However, this defect is easily eliminated. Need only occasionally lubricate kitchen utensils with vegetable oil and roast in the oven.