In the home kitchen, various electrical appliances and tableware are indispensable. They can help us make more delicious meals. As for products such as enamel pots, their appearance is relatively beautiful and It is also very light to use, so it is loved by consumers in the market. Of course, some people wonder whether products like enamel pots are toxic? Then let me tell you in detail whether enamel pots are toxic and whether they are good or not. And how should we use it to be the healthiest?

1. Are enamel pots toxic?

Generally, enamel pots are white in color, and the enamel used is silicon oxide, Aluminum oxide, so enamel pots are environmentally friendly and non-toxic, and their chemical properties are relatively stable. Therefore, qualified and high-quality enamel pots can be used to cook soup, and can also put weakly acidic and alkaline foods, but it should be noted that , Enamel pots cannot be used for cooking, and they cannot store foods with strong acid and alkali. This is because enamel tableware is coated with a layer of enamel, which contains substances such as aluminum silicate. Stir-frying will cause collision and friction during cooking, which can easily cause damage and cause substances such as aluminum silicate to be transferred into the food. In order to extend the service life of the enamel pot, it is best not to cool or heat rapidly, and try not to store acidic foods such as vinegar, pickles, etc. for a long time. When buying enamel pots, do not choose colors that are too bright, such as red, orange, etc., which contain cadmium and other metals, which are not good for the human body.

2. Are enamel pots good?

1. Enamel pots refer to pots made of metal bodies coated with enamel glaze, and enamel is made of inorganic glassy materials that are melted and condensed into A composite material based on a base metal and firmly bonded to the metal. Enamel is mainly composed of metal materials and enamel.

2. The metal materials used in enamel generally include steel, aluminum, copper and stainless steel. Steel mainly uses low-carbon steel plates, which are the main materials for the inner tank of volumetric water heaters, while iron is mainly used as iron-carbon alloys with a carbon content of more than 2.11%, which are all materials used in the production of cookware. Aluminum materials are mainly pure aluminum and aluminum-magnesium alloys, and copper materials mainly include red copper and brass.

3. Enamel pot has good mechanical strength and physical and chemical characteristics of enamel. It is good in corrosion resistance, wear resistance and heat resistance. It is also non-toxic and decorative because it Its beautiful appearance and lightness make it favored by many consumers.

3. How to use enamel pots more healthily

1. Do not burn the pot in an empty position or undergo drastic changes in hot and cold conditions. Before using an enamel pot, put oil or water in the pot and then heat it. According to the prescribed thermal stability standards, the pot can adapt to temperature changes from 320 degrees Celsius to 20 degrees Celsius. If this range is exceeded, the porcelain will easily burst and break. If you burn it empty first and then pour oil or water, the temperature difference will change greatly and it will easily burst.

2. When steaming things in a porcelain bowl, you should use a bamboo separator, otherwise the water in the bottom circle of the bowl will dry out first, causing the porcelain to come off. If you use a flat enamel bowl to steam things, there will be no porcelain removal.

3. When burning the trotters and white fungus in a pot, be sure to prevent excessive scorching. If there is scorching, soak it in water for several hours, and then use bamboo chips to remove the scorched deposits. Do not use hard sharp objects. The tool removes coke deposits and damages the porcelain surface.

4. After using for a long time, dirt will appear in the pot. You can scrub it with alkaline water and soap powder, or add water and a small amount of acetic acid to boil. The porcelain surface will be clean and will not be damaged. Porcelain surface.

If you buy a better quality enamel pot, its material is actually relatively environmentally friendly, so it will not cause any harm to our human body. It has no toxins, but when we use enamel pots It is best not to use it for cooking, because there is a layer of enamel on the surface of the enamel pot, and this substance may be transferred into the food when cooking, which will also shorten the service life of the product. Therefore, it is best to use an enamel pot to cook soup.