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We tested 8 saucepans. Which ones hit the spot?
Anko
20cm Stainless Steel Saucepan with Lid 42128472
score
64
Avg price
$15
Test results
- 64Performance
- 60Scrambled egg
- 72Boiling water
- 65Ease of use
- 70Balance-weight
- 60Handle-comfort
- 50Steam-control
- 80Pouring
Good points
- Good boil time result.
- Fairly balanced, moderately heavy.
- Easy to pour, lip guides the pour, no dripping on to bench easy to hold with one hand.
- Stainless steel fairly easy to clean if food not baked on .
Bad points
- Steam escapes from around the lid, condensation build-up on the handle
- Handle is only OK comfort, round hard Bakelite handle.
- Glass lid has crevices that can accumulate grime and be difficult to clean .
How we test
Performance (70% of overall score): we cook scrambled eggs (70% of the performance score) to assess the pot’s evenness and stickability and we time how long it takes to heat 1L of water (30% of the performance score).
Ease of use (30%): we consider the balance of the pot, how comfortable the handle is, steam control, how easy it is to pour from, and how easy it is to clean.
Model
- Avg price
$15
- Price survey
June 2020
Specifications
- Weight (kg)
1.3
- Volume (L)
3
- Time to boil 1L water (minutes.seconds)
4.08
- Base diameter
17cm
- Base thickness
0.3cm
- Base material
Encapsulated base.
Features
- Suitable for induction cooktops
- Oven safe
Not stated
- Steam vents
- Glass lid
- Non-stick lining
- Measurement grading
- Dishwasher safe
Not stated
- Claims no PFOA
Not stated
More info
- Availability
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