Saucepans review

A 20cm saucepan is a must in the kitchen. Our test gives you the heads-up on non-stick pans.
 
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  • Updated:31 Jul 2007
  • Author:Rebecca Gatto
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01.Saucepans

Saucepan

Test results for 13 stainless steel and non-stick saucepans priced from $90 to $269

Saucepans can be used for practically all types of cooking. You can get very small, half-litre ones right up to large pans that hold 5L or more. For this test we bought saucepans with a 20 cm diameter but of varying height, ranging in volume from 1.9 L to 4.4 L. All can be bought individually, some also as part of a set.

We tested them for performance (heat-up time, heat distribution and sticking), ease of use and the non-stick ones also for surface durability (which isn’t really an issue with stainless steel cookware).

Please note: this information was current as of July 2009 but is still a useful guide to today's market.


Brands tested

  • Baccarat Classic
  • Calphalon One Infused Anodised 260004
  • Chef Inox Anodised 73482 #
  • Chef Inox Professional 73254
  • Essteele Australis
  • Infinite Circulon 80785IC
  • Jamie Oliver At Home by Tefal E2012442
  • Jamie Oliver Professional Series by Tefal E4052442
  • Scanpan Impact 22003
  • Scanpan Titanium 17125
  • Swiss Diamond 6720
  • Tefal Selective C6602442
  • # Vue Argenta 0023 39454157

# Discontinued but may still be in some stores. Prices and availability updated April 2009.

 
 

 
 

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