HOT FORGED CONSTRUCTION

Triple-thick is more then a slogan.

LOOK's triple-thick construction is more then a slogan. Most pans are spun or drawn from soft sheet metal. You can cook with them, however you have to watch and stir to prevent scorched, burned or unevenly cooked food. They are simply too thin to spread the heat evenly and require more attention. We measured a typical chain-store frying pan's bottom, it was 2 mm thick, less then 3/32nds of an inch.

Next we bought a set of " Professional " cookware in a gourmet store. The finish was nicer with smoother edges and cleaner lines. This was some of the best drawn aluminum cookware available and used in many commercial kitchens. However when we measured the " Professional " frying pan's bottom it was is 3.5 mm thick, less then 3/16ths of an inch.

Looks Hot-Forged alloy construction allows the pans construction to vary in thickness. The sides are thinner for lightness and easy handling. The bottom is thicker, much thicker for even heat distribution. Hot-forged alloy construction is also stronger then the same thickness spun or drawn metal. When we measured a LOOK frying pan's bottom it was 10 mm thick, over 3/8ths of an inch thick.

If you look around on the Web you will find everyone agrees that thicker cookware is better. How does this translate to your cooking? If you are just boiling water then any pan will do because the water movement distributes the heat. With thin pans when you cook soups or sauces their thickness limits circulation and you have to stir to eliminate burned spots. LOOK's Triple-thick construction distributes heat quickly and evenly so you can cook a meal rather then watch one pot. Similarly low or no water cooking of vegetables benefit from even cooking. Even bacon and eggs come out better.

We all have guests in our kitchen occasionally. When a guest wants to show you a special recipe LOOK cookware is more forgiving. LOOK also shows good taste in cookware. Perhaps most important LOOK's strength allows you to take the hot pot directly from the burner and rinse it out in running water making cleanup a snap!