When you’re equipping your kitchen with the best cookware, there are some advantages to buying a complete set. a set can be much less expensive than buying each piece individually. The number of cookware brands seems to be growing every day and the range of pots and pans is enormous with materials varying from stainless steel, cast iron, aluminum, and copper.  

There are certain things you need to consider when choosing the cookware.  

Some metals are better heat conductors than others.  For instance, copper is a particularly good heat conductor whereas stainless steel is not.  What this means in terms of cookware is that the better the heat conductivity the better and the more evenly your food will cook. Some types of cookware will maintain their good looks and last longer than others.  Stainless steel is considered to be one of the best in this respect.  Some metals react with certain foods.  Aluminum for instance has a tendency to react with tomato and other acidic dishes.  This means that your food can actually absorb some of the metal, so take care with your cookware choices and ensure that you are aware of the reactivity of each product.

Quantity

To fully equip your kitchen, the right number is around 10 pieces by set. This allows you to buy the basic pieces in one set and if you need a specific type of pan you can buy it separately. Also, you surely will notice that a 20-piece set sometimes contains a lot of low-quality items that you probably do not need.

Durability

The more durable materials are stainless steel and hard anodized, while nonstick pans usually don’t last more than 5 years. On the other hand, the nonstick cookware sets usually are cheaper, so you can easily repurchase them.

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