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Is 18/10 stainless non-reactive?

10 years ago

I'm making another batch of applesauce and hoping to not have it taste metallic. If I can't use my stainless, can I use my La Creuset enamel pot? Thanks!

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digdirt2
10 years ago
If it is porcelain enamel then yes it works fine. I don't know off hand what form of enamel that particular brand uses but you should be able to find out on their website.

But if you SS pot is truly 18/10 rather than a knock off it should work fine too IF you don't set the heat much above medium. It is the high heat settings that cause the changes in the metal.

From what I have read the labels of 18/10 and 18/8 and 18/0 are really no longer used as they are not considered accurate. For example many pots labeled 18/10 are actually only 18/8 (chromium to nickel) so the new labels of 301 to 316 are used by US manufacturers. Imported pans are not subject to the same guidelines.

Dave
krafteekate
Original Author
10 years ago
Wow, confusing. I went ahead and used my enamel pot and so far, so good. It's just a little smaller do I have to do things I batches. Thanks.
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digdirt2
10 years ago
The brand name, a reputable brand, is probably the best indicator.

Dave

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