THIS COMMERCIAL BRAISER PAN IS A NECESSARY ADDITION TO YOUR KITCHEN - This LARGE braiser pan features the timeless French kitchen elegance design; cuts a fine figure both in the kitchen and at the dining table. - Thick, undeformable base eliminates warping and hotspots. - Great for preparing pasta, soups, stews and sauces. - Discover the GOURMET CHEF IN YOU with this large HEALTHY, ELEGANT and EFFICIENT braiser pan. NICKEL FREE HEALTHY COOKWARE - Made of food grade NICKEL FREE stainless steel, non-toxic, non-allergic & more energy savings. - Japanese standard JYH21CT SS (21/0) for the pot body & the inner base; 430 (18/0) for the outer base. - Nickel-bearing stainless steel (e.g., 304 SS) is commonly used for cookware, BUT nickel is high up on the ATSDR list of priority toxins and it LEACHES under regular cooking conditions! - Nickel free stainless steel is also more heat-conductive than nickel bearing SS. QUALITY BUILD & ELEGANT APPEARANCE - Look noble & elegant: matte polished exterior and interior, solid riveted brass handles for quality and durability, and ergonomical stainless steel handles. - These pots are beautifully engineered by HOMICHEF's own in house manufacturing facilities at the world top quality. - Compatible with gas, electric, induction, ceramic, glass and halogen stovetops. VALUE ADDED ENGINEERING FEATURES - 3-Ply construction in the thick base (one layer of pure aluminum core sandwiched between two stainless steel layers) eliminates warping and hotspots effectively and ensures optimal thermal absorption and transmission, thus faster cooking and more energy saving. - Solid riveted brass handles stay cool on stovetops. - Stainless steel lid is specially designed to release excess vapors while efficiently circulating heat & moisture, preserving flavors & nutrients.