The French kitchenware manufacturer De Buyer has more than 180 years of experience. Thanks to those almost 2 centuries working, it shows us that they are more than professionals to manufacture major league products. Today he brings us his new product: the De Buyer Affinity frying pan .
Most of De Buyer’s products are for professional cooks. This frying pan, due to its price, can be accessible to the general public. Due to its materials it allows food to be roasted, browned and flamed, but this frying pan may not be suitable for everyone. We will see it next.
Many lovers of traditional cuisine and expert chefs turn to the De Buyer brand as the first choice when it comes to acquiring new products for their work. And they are right, not only because De Buyer Affinity has a high level of popularity, but because each of its products is highly sought after in its native country: France.
It is made with 5 layers of stainless steel; allows more professional temperature control and has a high-end mirror polish. It has a gray finish. It’s a sleek, modern kitchen design, but is the Affinity Skillet a must-have for every chef?
First of all, here is a short video about the manufacturing process of the Affinity family. It is fascinating and makes us understand the price of this pan.
VIDEO
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MATERIALS
The materials of the De Buyer Affinity is a combination of 5 layers of stainless steel and aluminum on the outside. Due to this it allows you to quickly adapt to heat and high temperatures and evenly distribute the heat in the pan.
It is totally free of PFOA and PTFE so we do not have to worry about having health problems due to particles that are going to come off.
The De Buyer Affinity is suitable for all types of cookers including induction and ovens. However, it is not suitable for microwave use. It is easy to clean in the dishwasher or by hand with a scouring pad and dish soap.
De Buyer brand pans are handcrafted in France. This is in itself a guarantee. A careful manufacturing process to give professional chefs the best quality.
ANTI-ADHERENCE
Its stainless steel and aluminum material make it a non-stick frying pan par excellence. You do not need large amounts of oils to heat it and guarantee it non-stick.
The Affinity skillet is fairly easy to use, as long as you have a minimal cooking knowledge. Its wide range of temperatures gives many possibilities but requires some experience.
This allows food to be healthier and cook with its natural fat (in the case of fatty meals). It is not necessary to add a large quantity of oil unless the recipe calls for it.
This pan gives us good results and is a great alternative to traditional pans.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Stainless steel handle : T he De Buyer Affinity has an ergonomic handle made of stainless steel allowing a comfortable grip and preventing heat from being distributed to it.
Hyper reactive material: Due to its 5 layers of stainless steel, the De Buyer Affinity allows the temperature in the pan to increase quickly. At the same time the cooking remains even if we turn off the fire due to its high capacity to retain heat.
Made of high quality stainless steel: So it is resistant to scratches, oil stains and any type of abuse that may suffer during use. The De Buyer Affinity allows you to quickly grill meat and fry food without fear of ruining the coating.
BETWEEN YOU AND ME
The Affinity frying pan is something new at De Buyer, used to being made of iron. They have used stainless steel knowing that it is a material easier to handle and lighter than iron.
It is an excellent option if you have a minimal notions of cooking or if you are willing to learn. This frying pan heats up extremely fast, and its temperature range is very wide. Therefore, you must have the knowledge to control the temperature. If you can do it, the repertoire of recipes that you can prepare with this pan is almost endless.
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ADVANTAGES OF BUYER AFFINITY
The Affinity De Buyer is an excellent tool for professional chefs and high quality restaurants for their layers of stainless steel. It absorbs and distributes the heat of the fires with agility so that it is faster to cook with it
It is quite resistant compared to other pans thanks to its handmade stainless steel finish.
What makes it different in addition to its five layers of stainless steel, is the aluminum coating on the inside of the pan to speed up the diffusion of heat.
It is less heavy than De Buyer brand iron pans.
Although it is intended for professional cooks, many novices say they have fun learning using the De Buyer Affinity. So it can be a good option for cooking students.
DISADVANTAGES OF BUYER AFFINITY
It is a skillet aimed at professional cooks and not just anyone can handle its rises in temperature.
The temperature rises rapidly with fire.
It is a heavier frying pan than the aluminum ones, therefore it is not so easy to use and move with it.
It has a high price.
We have to make sure that it is at the optimum temperature before using it, because if not, we will not be able to enjoy its non-stick qualities.
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Its price may put someone back when buying this De Buyer Affinity. But if we want to enjoy the wonders of this brand, we can find small, cheaper options with similar qualities; such is the case with the Mineral B Element frying pan.
It is made of iron and guarantees a rapid and uniform diffusion of heat in contact with heat. It does not use chemicals like Teflon to be non-stick. The simple fact of being made of iron already gives it this quality that other pans do not have.
Another of its differences is that it is coated with a beeswax base. It is also totally free of PFOA and PTFE. It seals in the nutrients quickly and preserves all the minerals for a healthier kitchen.
Mineral B is also compatible with all types of cookers and ovens. Although it is cheaper, it is much heavier than it should be. Sometimes it tends to break down if it is not properly maintained after use.
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