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Cookware Information

Your Cookware Helper is a consumer information service, providing accurate and unbiased information about cookware. Some of the information you'll find in this section include:

  • A simple 3 step process to buying the right cookware for you
  • Nine cookware buying tips
  • What makes food stick to cookware
  • Which cookware is safe and healthy
  • Dishwasher safe cookware

Happy Cooking!

Mark Jala, Your Cookware Helper

Mark
Your Cookware Helper

A "Handle" on Cookware!

Is there a difference between anodized and hard anodized aluminum cookware?

Yes. Aluminum is a soft metal. By itself it would not make a good cookware, even though it has great heating properties. The anodizing process electro-chemically transforms the naturally soft aluminum surface into a hard, durable, nearly scratch-resistant surface. Hard anodizing takes the process a step further with additional treatment, making it even harder and more scratch resistant. To add to the complexity of aluminum cookware, popular cookware manufacturer, Calphalon, has introduced a new electro-chemical anodizing process called infused anodized. More information on infused anodized can be found in an article under anodized cookware.