Copper and Bronze – At Kitchen
Copper and Bronze – At Kitchen
Copper and Bronze – At Kitchen
Cooking in metals has been a long practice in India. It has been an important part of kitchen in any Indian household. Elders understood that vessels used for cooking can make an impact in the health of a person. Every kind of vessels used for cooking has their own advantages and limitations. Today, numerous options are available in the market of Kitchen utensils like Non-stick, Aluminium, Steel, Copper, Iron, Bronze, and earthen pots. This article will help in exposing the benefits and merits of utilizing Copper and Bronze utensils in cooking. Cooking utensils should be made of inert substances which do not cause damage, melt, vaporize or promote the growth of bacteria during cooking or retaining the food for a few hours. Also, it should stable at different climate and temperatures. Ancient practices have given substantial significance to metals like Copper, Silver, and Bronze. Both Copper and Bronze can be used in our daily life for cooking, eating or drinking purposes.
Copper Utensils
During this critical hour the most recent finding of utilizing copper vessels rather than other vessels for cooking is an essential one. According to the latest research reports of nutritionist, utilizing copper pots is found to lower the risk of non communicable diseases like heart disease, cancer, Asthma, and diabetes in human beings. Copper vessels will bring down the spread of toxic microorganisms in cooked food. While cooking, furthermore, there is a high chance of food to absorb copper from the vessel. It is an important mineral for the human beings. In addition to iron nutrient, copper is an important mineral to produce red blood cells in human being. Copper aid to retain healthy bones, blood vessels, nerves, and supports immune system. Infants require 200 mcg/day of copper; one year – three year toddlers require 340 mcg/day of copper; four year – eight year kids require 340 mcg/day of copper; nine year – twelve year children require 340 mcg/day of copper; teenagers require 890 mcg/day of copper; adults require 900 mcg/day of copper for normal metabolism.
Moreover, copper is one of the good conductors of heat. It heats up quickly and stays warm for hours. During cooking copper maintains the even distribution of heat and ensures the uniform cooking of food. Investigations have proved that a few microbes were able to survive for days on stainless steel and only for limited hours on copper vessels. However, ensure that inner surface of vessels are coated with tin for better experience.
Bronze Utensils
According to Ayurveda, cooking in bronze vessels help in balancing Vata and Pitta. Imbalance of Vata and Pitta in the human body may indulge the skin and nervous system. Food cooked in bronze utensils helps in lowering obesity, preserve a good skin tone, improves the eyesight, increases haemoglobin, enhance the memory and sharpens intellect. Hence, it is suggested for the person affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Bronze is the best conductor of heat. It heats up quickly and stays warm for hours. During cooking bronze maintains the even distribution of heat and ensures the uniform cooking of food. The cooked food in bronze is microorganism free and the stays fresh for a very long time. The only limitation is that ghee cannot be stored or used as ingredient while cooking food in bronze.
Conclusion
Don’t prefer the utensils because of their aesthetic look; understand their benefits by keeping “All the glitters is not Gold” in mind. Cooking in the right type of vessels may really make human healthier and happier.
“Choose the utensils wisely”
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