How to choose a high-quality enamel cookware set?

Created on 01.14
To select a high-quality enamel cookware set, the core lies in judging from four dimensions: the quality of the enamel layer, the cast iron base material, the craftsmanship details, and the compatibility. Below is a structured step-by-step selection guide:

Check the enamel layer (determines durability and safety)

  1. undefined Check the surface smoothness and integrity
  • High-quality enamel layers have a smooth and flat surface with an even color.
  • Focus on checking the pot mouth and the edge of the pot bottom (areas prone to knocks), where the enamel layer should be free from damage and exposed iron.
  • Poor-quality enamel layers will have a noticeable grainy texture or uneven color in some areas, and they tend to peel off during use.
  1. undefined. Test the adhesion of the enamel layer
  • Gently scratch the enamel surface with a fingernail; a high-quality enamel layer will not leave scratches.
  • Tap the pot body (with moderate force). A clear and crisp sound without noise indicates that the enamel is tightly bonded to the cast iron; if the sound is dull, there may be a risk of delamination.
  1. undefined Confirm the safety of enamel material
  • Priority should be given to products labeled "food-grade enamel" and "lead-free and cadmium-free".
  • For imported brands, check if they comply with the EU LFGB certification; for domestic brands, refer to the GB 4806 food safety standards.

Evaluate the cast iron base material (which determines thermal conductivity and thermal insulation)

  1. undefined. Look at the purity and thickness of cast iron
  • The cast iron base material of high-quality enameled pots has high purity and no impurities.
  • For pots of the same size, those that are heavier usually use more cast iron (but this needs to be considered in conjunction with the design; not the heavier, the better).
  1. undefined. Check the flatness of the pot bottom
  • Place the pot upside down on a flat countertop. High-quality cookware will fit tightly against the countertop with no obvious wobbling.
  • Deformation of the pot bottom can cause uneven heating and even scratch the stove (especially glass stoves).

Check the process details (which determine the user experience)

  1. undefined. Pot lid design
  • Prioritize choosing the "self-circulating shower pot lid"
  • The sealing between the pot lid and the pot mouth should be good. After covering, when the pot body is shaken slightly, the lid should not slip off easily.
  1. undefined. Handle and pot ear
  • The handle material should be high-temperature resistant phenolic resin or stainless steel.
  • Large-capacity stew pots need to have symmetrical pot ears for easy holding, and the pot ears should preferably be wrapped with heat insulation.
  1. undefined. Suitable
  • Confirm whether the set is compatible with your own stove: Cast iron enamel pots are generally suitable for gas and induction cookers.

Avoid blindly pursuing "multi-piece sets" and prioritize combinations with practical sizes and complementary functions.

  1. undefined. Choose a set combination as needed
  • Household basic set: 20cm frying pan + 24cm soup pot + 26cm stew pot
  • Advanced version: Can include a steamer, milk pot, etc., suitable for multi-person families or cooking enthusiasts.
  • Avoid blindly pursuing "multi-piece sets" and prioritize combinations with practical sizes and complementary functions.
  1. undefined. Choose reliable brands
  • JINHU

Tips to avoid pitfalls JINHU

  1. undefined. Be cautious when choosing low-priced sets: If the price of a set of enameled cast iron pots is much lower than that of a single item of the same size, it is likely that the enamel layer is thin and the cast iron base material contains many impurities.
  2. undefined. Distinguishing between "cast iron enamel" and "enameled iron sheet": Enameled iron sheet pots are lightweight, conduct heat quickly but are prone to deformation, and their durability is far inferior to that of cast iron enamel ones.
  3. undefined. Check the after-sales policy: high-quality brands usually provide a warranty for enamel layer damage. Confirm the warranty terms when purchasing.
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