The other major factor to determine your cookware choices are the number of plys. 5 ply construction includes the following layers from the inside out. Stainless steel 7 ply construction includes the following layers from the inside out. Stainless Steel Carbon Stainless Steel Aluminum Alloy Pure Aluminum Aluminum Alloy Stainless Steel 7 ply is more expensive to manufacture. The aluminum conducts heat well in the inner layers, but is not desirable on the outside because it corrodes and comes off in the food.
Stainless steel protects the food and the cookware itself.
Stainless steel also contains iron which makes it good for magnetic induction stoves. Avoid leaving salty or acidic foods in stainless steel for long periods of time to prevent pitting. Click here to go to the cookware menu. Click here to go to Wealthwoods home page.