de Buyer Alchimy stainless steel cookware

de Buyer Alchimy – the cookware collection made from multi-layer stainless steel

With the Alchimy cookware series, the French manufacturer de Buyer celebrates its long-standing and successful collaboration with high-end gastronomy. The Alchimy collection is de Buyer's homage to all chefs and restaurant owners who rely on the top brand's products in their kitchens. Alchimy pots and pans meet the high demands that international top chefs and creative professionals place on modern cookware. At the same time, this series is perfectly suited for everyday use at home and delights every ambitious hobby cook at the stove.

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The Material

The Monoblock series Alchimy is made from a three-layer composite material. An aluminum core is followed by a layer of 18/10 stainless steel on the inside and a layer of magnetic stainless steel on the outside. This combination ensures rapid heating of the entire body and an even, homogeneous temperature distribution inside the pot and the food. The 3-layer material responds extremely quickly to changes in heat supply due to its high reactivity, allowing for professional cooking "to the point." In comparison: the Affinity series has a core made of aluminum and aluminum alloys. As a result, this cookware heats up even slightly faster than Alchimy. For amateur cooks, however, this slight speed difference in cooking is hardly noticeable and not really relevant.

The Alchimy cookware is compatible with all types of stoves and is also suitable for induction. Alchimy is even ideal for oven preparation, as the stainless steel handles are heat-resistant.

The Appearance

The inside of the pots is matte, and the outside is brushed. This gives the Alchimy collection a chic, contemporary look. The brushed finish is also practical, as small signs of use are less noticeable here. Water droplets or fingerprints are not a problem here either. Speaking of droplets: the rim of the cookware is designed to allow for easy and drip-free pouring of the contents.

The Handles

The handles on Alchimy are made of bent stainless steel tubing. They are ergonomically designed, watertight, and firmly riveted. The so-called French curve keeps the handle away from the heat source. Its tubular construction slows down the temperature rise and also saves weight. 

The side handles are smaller compared to the Affinity series and heat up a bit more due to their proximity to the pot. Compared to the heavier stainless steel cast handles on Affinity, the handles on Alchimy are made of stainless steel, resulting in a lighter weight for this collection.