Excellent quality, Made in Italy with 99.5% Aluminum Purity. Ballarini's aluminum utensils are all anodized to seal the pores and are suitable for cooking.

General usage/maintenance instructions for Cooking Utensils:

• Before using this product for the first time, remove all labels and stickers, clean it with water and soap, boil a small amount of water, let it cool down, and then dry it carefully.
• Coat the non-stick surface with olive oil and wipe lightly. It is not necessary to use oils or fats when cooking.
• Select the correct size of the burner that is closest to the diameter of the utensil and center the utensil over the heat source.
• Induction stove utensils must be placed on the correct burner based on the diameter. It is recommended to use your utensil on low or medium heat, not exceeding 280°C.
• Never cook fatty foods to the extent that they burn and blacken. Do not use sharp cooking tools and do not cut inside the utensil.
• It is recommended to use wooden, plastic, and silicone cooking tools (spatulas, forks, tongs, etc.).
• Store the utensil carefully to keep the internal non-stick coating intact.
• Cleaning: Hand washing with a sponge and liquid dish detergent is recommended. If you use a dishwasher, choose economical cycles at moderate temperature.
• The use of a dishwasher will not affect performance but may discolor the utensil.
• Do not use abrasive and corrosive products, powder cleaners, or oven cleaning products.
• Caution: The utensil should not be overheated when empty. Never leave the utensil unattended while cooking.
• Allow the utensil to cool down before cleaning it.
• It is preferable to use protective gloves for the safe cleaning of utensils.
• In the case of excessive heating of the non-stick utensil, it should be removed from the heat source and placed in a ventilated area.
• Avoid sliding the cookware over a ceramic stove as it can leave some scratches on the surface.