Wall thickness
The thickness of the walls of the pan.
Thick material weighs more and costs more, but these disadvantages are outweighed by a number of advantages. Firstly,
thicker walls distribute and retain heat more evenly, and also reduce the likelihood of overheating; all this is especially important when stewing, simmering and other similar cooking methods. Secondly, a large weight reduces the likelihood of overturning the pan, inadvertently hitting it. Thirdly, thick material better resists strong heat and temperature changes.
The minimum indicator for a quality pan is a wall thickness of 3 mm, and ideally it should be 5 mm or more.
Wall height
The height of the walls is selected by the manufacturer depending on the type of pan (see above) and its size, however, similar products may vary in the height of the sides. In such cases, it is worth considering the features of the intended application. So, high sides are convenient for stewing, preparing sauces and other types of cooking that involve a large amount of liquid; in addition, they allow you to fit more content. On the other hand, deep pans are more expensive and heavier. The shallow depth, in turn, makes it easy to flip pancakes, omelettes and other similar dishes, but reduces capacity.
Country of origin
Country of origin of the brand under which the pan is marketed. Usually, it is indicated by the "homeland" of the manufacturing company or by the location of its headquarters.
There are many stereotypes associated with the “nationality” of brands and products, but most of them have no basis nowadays. First, the actual place of production is often different from the brand's country of origin. Secondly, the quality of the goods depends not so much on geography, but on the policy of a particular company and how carefully this very quality is controlled in it. Therefore, you should pay attention to the country of origin of the brand only if you fundamentally want or (do not want) to support a manufacturer from a certain state. Quality is best judged by the reputation of a particular brand and the general price category.
