The History of Enameled Cast Iron Cookware

The earliest enamels involved art, jewelry and religious objects. Some of the earliest known objects are gold Mycenaean rings found in a tomb in Cyprus, dating to 1230 BC. Enamel objects from this period have been found in many parts of the world. Early artifacts appeared in ancient China, Egypt, Greece, and throughout the Roman Empire. When Caesar conquered Britain in 56 BC, he found that the Celts were already making enamel.Chinese dish with scalloped rim, from the Ming Dynasty, early 15th centure.

As versatile as cast iron cookware is, it can come across as a little short in some places. Unless a cast iron pot or pan is seasoned very well, there is a chance that the metal will react to the food being cooked. It has long been thought that eating foods cooked in cast iron might increase dietary iron intake. However, acidic ingredients like tomatoes, vinegar, and wine can drain excess iron from foods. For many people, this is unacceptable.

In the 1920s, enamel coating became popular, increasing the variety of colors. If the piece is enameled inside and outside, there is no need for seasoning the cast iron cookware and the acid reaction is eliminated. In addition, enamelled cast iron will become the utensil of choice for those who can afford it. Like plated cast iron pots, expensive enamel processes elevated low-grade cast-iron POTS to luxury goods.

Enamel cast-iron cookware have many advantages, and the rich choice of colors is one of their most attractive selling points; In addition, compared with the traditional cast iron pot, it can ensure the safety and health of food; It's easy to be cleaned. If food gets stuck in a pan, just soak it in baking soda and warm water for a while, and the stain will come off easily.  Objects have two sides, enamel cast iron pot is the biggest weakness is fragile. Smooth enamel coating can not be hit by hard objects, will cause its coating brittle and even fall off. This can be fatal to enamelled cast-iron POTS. Therefore, metal cooking accessories can not be used in enamel cast iron pot, recommended to use wood cooking accessories or silicone products.

The world's famous enamelled cast iron cookware manufacturers are mainly distributed in Europe, France and Asia, China, among which Shijiazhuang Zhengzhong Technology Co., Ltd. is a famous enameled cast iron manufacturer in China, established in 1989, we are the leading manufacturer of Enamel Cast Iron Cookware with more than 30 years of experience. We have wide ranges of cast iron cookware, including Casseroles, Dutch ovens, Grill pans, Fry pas, Skillets, Saucepans, Serving Dishes and more in classic and trendy designs. The enamel glaze used for coating our cookware is formulated and produced by our own company or from the well-known enamel brands. We are happy to produce the products for our customers, OEM or ODM orders are welcomed.