In France, Normandy, Villedieu-les-Poêles, "the city of copper", has a 800 year of heritage of copper manufacturing.The strength and foundation for Mauviel's manufacturing expertise is based upon this rich tradition of copper manufacturing that has been handed down from generation to generation.
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The 6 main advantages of Pots and Pans Copper Cookware:
Copper heats more evenly and much faster than other metals
Copper offers superior cooking control because it heats up and cools down very quickly
Cooking with copper is low to moderate heat cooking which contributes to superior food flavor
Unlined copper is the best material for stabilizing egg whites when beatin, or to keep melted sugar from crystallizing
Copper cookware can be used on gas, electric and halogen stovetops(induction stovetops with the help of the induction disc), under the broiler and in the oven
Copper is a soft metal that releases food easily and is easy to clean