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StarFrit Alternative Eco Pan
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Approximate retail price:
$160
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Type: Non-Stick
About - StarFrit Alternative Eco Pan

The StarFrit Alternative Eco Pan is part of the kitchen cookware test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, cookware models like the Alternative Eco Pan are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.


Set (pieces):
Each set includes at least a saucepan, a frying pan, and a stockpot. Lids are typically counted as separate components in a set.

Cooking evenness:
Cooking evenness reflects the ability of frying pans to turn out evenly browned pancakes on a gas range.

Nonstick durability:
To assess nonstick durability, we intentionally abraded frying-pan surfaces with steel wool until the coating was worn through or up to 2,000 strokes. Scoring for finishes that were still intact at 2,000 strokes reflects reduced nonstick performance.
Features & Specs - StarFrit Alternative Eco Pan
info Dishwasher-safe No
info Material Cast Aluminium
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(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
 
4.0
Product stands test of time
9/3/2011
Pros
Distributes Heat Evenly
Durable
Easy to care for
Handle Stays Cool
Heats Quickly
Non-Stick
Retains Heat
Cons
Not dishwasher-able
Best Uses
Elaborate Meals
Everyday use
Large Kitchens
Simple Meals
Small Kitchens
Comment:
I found this product while in Canada. Took a bit to find it in the USA, but did order the set once it was available. It is one of the best cooking sets we have owned. We also have a stainless steel set as well. We have had it for around 5-6 years now. The pots and pans heat evenly, and it takes less time for cooking using this set. It would have been great it they were dishwasher-able but that isn't a big deal. I would love to buy more but this set is holding up to time very well.
By from
(21 of 23 customers found this review helpful)
 
1.0
uneven cooking surface-high center
2/22/2010
Pros
Easy To Clean
Heats Quickly
Non-Stick
Cons
Uneven Heating
Best Uses
Comment:
Buyer Be Ware. I recently purchased 2 StarFrit Alternative Eco Frying Pans. Both of these had uneven cooking surfaces. The first thing I cooked was an omelets, the high center of the pans left the omelets with a hole in the center. I ended up with an egg doughnut instead of an omelet.
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