Mineral B vs carbon steel frying pans
I am looking to buy a frying pan but the material has confused me.
One is said to be Mineral B, the other is carbon steel. I was confused about the differences between the 2 materials. Thankfully, I wasn't alone and found https://www.chowhound.com/post/confused-de-buyer-mineral-element-pan-iron-steel-greatly-834744 which goes into detail about what materials exist within iron / steel etc
If it helps, the 2 products I'm looking at are https://www.debuyer.com/en/products/carbone-plus-round-frying-pan-stainless-steel-cold-handle and https://www.debuyer.com/en/products/mineral-b-round-fry-pan
What I can't tell is, if there is going to be any difference when cooking and caring for the 2 frying pans.
I am not asking for a recommendation. I'm only interested in what one could expect to cook using the materials (and if the difference of the material really is going to make a difference)
Best Answer
"Mineral B" and "Carbone Plus" are two brands of carbon steel cookware manufactured by De Buyer. The main difference between the two is the shape of the handle, and the secondary handle on the larger "Mineral B" pans. "Mineral B" additionally comes from the factory with a thin coat of beeswax, but that isn't going to make a significant difference after seasoning.
If you want to get one of those, pick based on the handle.
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Is Mineral B the same as carbon steel?
The Mineral B Fry Pan is made of carbon steel - 99% iron and 1% carbon, the most natural cooking material praised by Chefs around the world.What is a mineral B frying pan?
Mineral B DeBuyer frying pans are made of 99% iron coated with a layer of beeswax in order to achieve a natural non-stick surface, free of PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic Acid) and Teflon. These frying pans can be used with any type of cooktop/hob (gas, ceramic, electric, induction, even in the oven).What is the best metal for a frying pan?
Cast Iron is a poor conductor of heat; which means it's slow to heat up and slow to cool down. But this self-regulating nature makes cast iron a preferred material for dutch ovens, fry pans, griddles and grill pans. These pieces are exceedingly durable and resist warping, denting and chipping.What is the difference between mineral B and mineral B Pro?
Our famous Carbon Steel pan that does it all, Mineral B PRO has all the attributes of Mineral B and is oven safe thanks to its cast stainless steel handle. Made with heavy quality iron, and coated with natural beeswax as a protective finish against oxidation.Carbon Steel Frying Pan Showdown: Matfer vs de Buyer vs Mauviel
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