de Buyer Choc Intense pan 20 cm with non-stick coating - aluminum

Small pan with non-stick coating from the de Buyer Choc Intense series. This pan has a diameter of 20 cm at the top, a base of 12 cm, and an overall height of 3.8 cm (without handle). Unlike the Choc Resto pans with completely slanted sidewalls, the pan walls here are rounded and straight up. This allows almost any lid with the same diameter to fit on this pan.

The body of the Choc Intense pans is made of 4 mm thick and shape-stable aluminum. Aluminum is a very good heat conductor, which ensures quick and even heating. If you increase or decrease the energy supply, this will be quickly transferred to the interior. And this on all stoves, thanks to a magnetic base plate, also on induction fields.

Speaking of the pan interior: the pan is coated on the inside with a reinforced, therefore robust non-stick coating based on PTFE, which prevents food from coming into contact with the aluminum. The non-stick coating is heat-resistant up to 250° Celsius and has a high abrasion resistance. Thanks to the non-stick coating, you can cook with little to no oil. Although the non-stick coating is equipped against scratches, which are not tragic and can hardly be avoided. However, to prevent deep scratches, please avoid sharp-edged turners and use silicone or wooden kitchen utensils instead.

The Intense pans have a flat handle made of polished stainless steel, which is firmly riveted to the body. At the very flat end of the handle, you can always grip the pan. Further forward, it depends on how long and at what temperatures you cook. No plastic or wood on the handle means that the Intense pan is heat-resistant up to 250° Celsius and therefore oven-safe. The handle itself is steeply curved upwards in the French style. This means that it does not take up any space on the stove from any other pans and pots. At the end of the handle, there is a practical hanging loop.

Theoretically, you could occasionally clean the Intense pans in the dishwasher. Our opinion on this: it's better to clean the pans by hand. This is easy and quick, and you also extend the lifespan of the non-stick coating.

The de Buyer Intense pans bring us a lot of joy. Heating and responsiveness are top-notch, as is the non-stick coating. With a little care, you will enjoy these pans for a long time.