There is an easier way to get started with the NanoBond system from Hestan than picking out each pan individually. The ten-piece set brings together what most kitchens actually use daily: saucepans in several sizes for sauces and boiling, a casserole for braising and long cooking, and frying pans in three sizes for searing, sautéing and finishing in the oven. Everything in the same series, with the same construction and the same technology.
The NanoBond technology is based on a vacuum chamber procedure where thousands of titanium-based nano-layers are bonded directly to the surface of 18/10 steel at a molecular level, in an oxygen-free environment at extremely high temperature. Titanium and chromium-based alloys are permanently fused with the steel structure, without lying on top of it as a coating. The result is a surface that is four times harder than the underlying 18/10 steel, non-porous, non-reactive and free from synthetic coating agents. Titanium does not react with acids, fats or proteins, which means that acidic ingredients such as tomatoes, wine and citrus do not affect the surface and do not release metallic flavour into the food. The titanium surface withstands metal utensils, whisks and steel wool without surface damage.
The construction has three layers with a ProCore core of pure aluminium. Hestan states that the ProCore core provides 35 percent better heat conductivity compared to corresponding cookware construction. Even heating, fast response to temperature adjustments and no cold spots. Everything in the series withstands 565 degrees Celsius and can go from hob to oven or grill without restriction. Works on all heat sources including induction. Dishwasher safe with sealed edges. Made by Hestan.