Is Enamel a Good Cookware to Use in the Kitchen?
Enamel is basically a layer of paint which is painted on to ceramic, steel, metal or glass ware. It is very hard wearing and is not affected by heat. It is therefore ideal for using in the kitchen, including putting it in the oven. It has been widely used as a coating for pots and pans for many years now. Apart from withstanding the heat, it also stops rusting if used on cast iron goods. In the past, before the use of enamel, great care had to be taken of these utensils. Cast iron is excellent for retaining the heat and the coating of vitreous glaze which is non stick, is easy to clean and can also be decorative. There used to be a problem with the glaze flaking off but technology has moved fast and the manufacturers now offer very long guarantees against that happening if the product is used properly. If chipping does occur however, it is not the end of the world as underneath is usually cast iron which is what really makes it cook so well. It just does not look as nice. Most of the l
