Stainless steel cookware magnet test
I recently read on one of these groups that the best way to test tomake sure stainless steel cookware didin’t have too much nickel oraluminum was to to use a magnet. If it sticks then it’s okay and ifit doesn’t then it’s not. Well, I have been to every department storein town testing cookware and all the major commercial brands seem tobe 18/10 and the magnet does not stick. These are brands likeCalphalon, Emeril, Cuisinart, etc. Really well-known brands. What iseveryone else using and where do you get it?
Dallas Agerter said,
Wrote on December 14, 2006 @ 9:27 am
I have two sets, one is Caphalon, and the magnet does not stick. The one I usethe most is Kitchen Craft by West Bend, and the magnet stick to it, and it isstainless steel, the problem with this brand is the price. I was bless that Ireceive it as a present, but maybe check on e-bay I have seen a set in there for1/4 of the original price.
Mathew Merril said,
Wrote on December 14, 2006 @ 8:42 pm
does anyone know for sure if there’s merit to this test?i have a very expensive set of stainless steel that isn’t magnetized.I’m not convinced that it’s leaching just because of that.i’m not denying the test, im just wondering if anyone knows for certainthat this issecientificly a valid test.
Shane Dearmond said,
Wrote on December 16, 2006 @ 12:11 am
I have never heard of the test before someone posted on this grouphowever we have never had stainless steel cookware. Why don’t youtry calling the manufactorer. I’m sure that you can find a numberfor them somewhere on the internet. Usually the brand name issomewhere on the pot, maybe the bottom.
Winfred Berno said,
Wrote on December 16, 2006 @ 5:37 am
I don’t know if this bares any merit with you but i follow a lot ofthe writings published in journals that focus on organic standards andeco friendly living and time and again the safest surfaces for cookingare glass, cast iron, stainless steel and stoneware. Enamel ware isfine too if you have it. Silicon is far more safe than most peoplethink. It hold up under repeated heat stressors better than you canimagine. From an environmental standpoint it’s a bit frightening howdurabel it is. It just doesn’t fall apart.
Winfred Berno said,
Wrote on December 17, 2006 @ 1:34 pm
Stainless steal is not magnetic.
Shane Dearmond said,
Wrote on December 18, 2006 @ 6:43 am
We resorted to Iron Skillets and pots. You can still boil water andcook with them just the same. No metals in it; just iron which is goodfor them.
To bake with we use glass dishes and silicone bakeware.
Dorsey Sicinski said,
Wrote on December 19, 2006 @ 4:29 am
Shoot and I just bought some a couple of months ago. I need to go testit.