Frying pan "Thomas": customer reviews

No mistress can not do without a frying pan in the kitchen. Even those who do not eat fried and do not cook fries from time to time need it.

Usually there are several pans in the kitchen. It's big, medium and very small. For cooking meat and fish use different pans. Now many supermarkets are carrying out actions to buy cookware "Thomas" for stickers. What is this brand, what is the quality of its pans and is it worth buying them at all?

The brand "Thomas"

The trademark «Thomas Cook & Pour» is based inearly last century by Fritz Thomas. He created a large number of ceramic dishes of interesting shapes. At the enterprises of the German company Rosenthal GmbH, which owns the brand "Thomas", they produced beautiful and reliable ceramic goods of the "luxury" class.

In the 90s of the last century in its rangeproducts made of stainless steel. Many models are equipped with non-stick coating. It is used in the "Thomas" dishes of the middle class. And, according to some consumers, even better than the "Tefal".

Teflon coating itself, several yearsback very popular, now causes mixed responses. They say that Teflon is not very useful for the body. In addition, it is unstable to mechanical damage. And then use the frying pan is already dangerous. But it is so or not, and the food in a frying pan with Teflon coating does not burn. Therefore, dishes are popular with housewives.

Now the products of "Thomas" are produced in South-East Asia, but they create models, design the dishes, quality representatives from Germany follow the quality.

Range

In the assortment of the brand "Thomas" today there are pots, pans, saucepans. Among them:

• Frying pans with Teflon coating (outer diameter 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 cm, internal, respectively, less by 4 cm).
• Square frying pans with Teflon coating "Thomas Rosenthal Grill" size 27h27 cm.
• Pans with Teflon coating and without it with glass lids.
• Frying-wok with non-stick coating.
• Frying pans.
• Soy-beans.
• Pressure cookers.

Materials for the production of frying pans

• Cast iron.
• Stainless steel.
• Aluminum.
• Copper.

Cast iron frying pans have a lot of advantages andare practically spared from lacks. They are ideal for preparing dishes with an appetizing crust. Suitable for baking in the oven. With their help you can cook delicious meat dishes, fish, vegetables. Pans made of cast iron with non-stick coating can cope well with the preparation of scrambled eggs, omelets, pancakes.

Stainless steel is also great forthe production of frying pans. It is heat resistant, practical, lighter than cast iron. Non-stick coating does not allow food to burn. And a crisp on it is formed. Fat for cooking in such a frying pan is needed very little.

Copper frying pans are not so common, butThey are valued for the uniform distribution of heat throughout the volume. It is good to cook in such a frying pan dishes that require stewing on low heat. Copper frying pans are a professional cookware.

Aluminum dishes used to be very widewas used. But then it was discovered that the products cooked in it are unsafe for human health. Therefore, they began to produce non-stick coating. Such dishes are light, but not very durable and capable of bending from mechanical damages and temperature changes.

Dimensions

Frying pans come in various sizes, from largeto very small ones. Usually the difference between diameters is 2 cm. In the farm, both are needed. When choosing a frying pan you need to take into account the size of the plate and what dishes and in what quantities you usually cook. One big frying pan "for all occasions" you probably can not do.

The bottom of the pan can be single-layered or consist offrom several layers. The multi-layer construction allows the dishes to be warmed more evenly and evenly, it does not allow the dishes to burn. Particularly valuable frying pans with a universal bottom. They are suitable for any slab.

A pen

Great value for convenient work withThe frying pan has the material from which the handle of the frying pan is made, and the way it is fastened. The cast pen will not fall off and will not turn off. But you do not need to take it with your bare hands. Handles made of Bakelite are convenient. They do not heat up.

The handle should fit comfortably in the hand, have an ergonomic bend.

Frying pan "Thomas"

Tableware with Teflon coating does not givecooked food burned. This is a significant advantage, which has a frying pan "Thomas". Reviews of some consumers indicate that the bottom of it is uneven. For a gas cooker, this does not really matter, but when roasting on an electric heater it will negatively affect the uniformity of warming up.

Other consumers, on the contrary, point to an absolutely flat bottom of the dishes.

The metal handle has a frying pan "Thomas". The responses of some buyers say that it will be uncomfortable to use a frying pan because of this, you will need potholders. Other buyers say that the handles are not heated, and believe that the metal is better than aluminum. As you can see, reviews about the frying pan of the firm "Thomas" are largely based on subjective opinions.

Square frying pan

Many buyers liked the squarefrying pan "Thomas". The reviews emphasize both the positive quality that the frying pan is made of steel, and not of aluminum. A little bit worried about them is that the handle at the base has sharp edges. Will not they cut your hand? Further from the base sharp edges, the truth, are bent and become harmless.

Of the shortcomings, it is noted that the external side is quickly contaminated, and it is very difficult to wash it.

Frying pan-wok

Customers like the frying pan "Thomas". The reviews say that it differs from the usual one in that it has a conical bottom. Prepare in such a frying pan over a large fire, constantly and quickly mixing products. In this case, they themselves will be directed inland, where the temperature is higher. In order for the products to be quickly and evenly fried, they are cut into small pieces of the same size before cooking. Such dishes came to us from China. What does Thomas like a frying pan? " The testimonies indicate that the vegetables cooked in such a frying pan are delicious, crunchy and aromatic. In addition, vitamins in them are destroyed much less than in conventional frying pans. The cooking time is significantly reduced. Yes, and allows you to use much less oil frying pan, "Thomas". Comments from consumers suggest that the dishes are not fat. And this is appreciated by many buyers.

Grill pan

Popular is the grill pan with non-stick coating "Thomas". Customer feedback indicates that it can be used on all types of plates.

The grill pan is made of stainless steel. Its bottom is welded.

If the dish is cooked in a frying pan with a lid, using an oven, then the temperature will be safe to 180 degrees. If the cover is removed, the temperature can be raised to 240 degrees.

There are also drawbacks. Very low walls, only 4 cm, has a frying pan "Thomas" Reviews indicate that it is impossible to fry on it without a lot of oil or fat.

How much does the grill pan "Thomas" cost? Reviews believe that the price of them is heavily inflated, and the real value corresponds to the share price. Usually a small frying pan costs up to 700 rubles, and the full price is given as 1700 rubles. With a 68% discount, about 500 rubles is obtained. plus 60 stickers. Or for free for 120 stickers. So the discount is obvious, but not so great, as the organizers of the action say.

The frying pan can be washed in a dishwasher, but it is better to do it manually.

Stewpot

It can be said that the saucepan is in somedegree of frying pan, but higher than usual and with a glass lid. On the side, it has holes of various sizes through which water can be discharged. The volume marks on the inside simplify the work with the saucepan. It is very convenient to work with such utensils.

Shares for the sale of cookware "Thomas"

Nobody will deny that the shares were created not forcharity, and to increase the interest of consumers. Few can resist the sight of the word "action" and sometimes buy things that are not very necessary. And to calculate and evaluate the benefits and benefits of buying is easier if this stock is stretched in time. Then there is the opportunity and to consult with friends, and learn the opinions of other buyers. Regularly in various supermarkets, actions are held in which the stick "Thomas" changes on the stickers. Reviews of the majority of buyers about them are positive.

People collect stickers with the whole family,to acquire the coveted thing. They gladly exchange labels for frying pans "Thomas" in "Magnet". Reviews indicate that buyers collect whole sets of dishes of this brand, participating in the action. They acquire pots, pans of various types, saucepans.

Although many exchange labels for frying pans "Thomas" in "Magnet", customer feedback about the action is mixed.

Some buyers point to an overestimatedinitial cost of goods. Although no one denies that buying for stickers is beneficial. Potential buyers are not satisfied with the quality of the goods or they simply doubt it.

Especially controversial grilling pan gets"Thomas" reviews. "Magnet" sells it at the full price of about 3 thousand rubles. You can buy within the campaign for 120 stickers and 600 rubles. or for 60 stickers and 1100 rubles. Some believe that it is better to buy a similar frying pan of more famous firms.

But many customers like the grill pan "Thomas". Reviews "Magnet" for the share gets positive. This is a real opportunity to buy inexpensive dishes of normal quality.