Circulon produces sturdy food steamer models. Oven safe Circulon Stainless Steel Universal Steamer with Glass Lid and Circulon Contempo Hard Anodized Nonstick 3-1/2-Quart Covered Asparagus Pot with Steamer Basket.
About Circulon
Circulon food steamers are manufactured by a privately held Circulon company that was established in 1985, and was focused on innovative kitchenware design producing ultra-durable hard-anodized aluminum pots and pans that provided professional-quality kitchen performance. The result was the TOTAL® Nonstick System: the core of the Circulon brand and one of the most efficient and long-lasting nonstick cooking surfaces in the world.
By combining this superior nonstick technology with the durability of hard-anodized cookware construction, they launched their first Circulon collection of high-quality nonstick cookware for the home cook. They designed and developed products for specialized tasks like steam cooking, grilling and stir frying.
The types of Circulon food steamers
Circulon steamers are made for steaming foods, but there are differences between these steamers which include capacity, material, way of use and construction.
Unlike the circulon universal steamer which is made from stainless steel, the asparagus pot is made from hard anodized aluminum. Materials that are used for production both of these steamers went through 2 different technological proccesses.
Hard anodizing process was first developed for use in commercial restaurant industry. The chefs and cooks was in need for durable and light pots and pans for cooking large amount of food everyday day. We reviewed Circulon food steamers and listed them below.
Circulon Food Steamers
Circulon stainless steel universal food steamer insert is not a complete full steamer, it’s a steamer insert with a lid and requires an additional pot. It fits 2-quart, 3-quart, 4-quart capacity pots and works almost with any circular cookware pots. Circulon universal steamer insert features specific design Circulon steamer insert is made of stainless steel and oven safe to 500 … Read Review
Circulon Contempo hard anodized nonstick 3.5 qt asparagus pot with steamer basket is a full steamer which does not require additional pot unlike the Circulon stainless universal steamer which does. The shape of the steamer is unique and beautiful. It adds a new look to your kitchen and takes less space on the stove top. Due to its tall, cylindrical and … Read Review
