Why Stainless Steel is used in Utensils & Cutlery

Stainless steel is an alloy made up of different metals. When these metals are mixed in different quantities, they produce several variations of the alloy. Each variation has its own features and uses. There are over 150 varieties of stainless steel, and each of them has different properties, which are further split into grades.  

For the food service industry, there are two types of stainless steel: SAE Grades and Flatware Grades. These two grades are commonly known as food-grade stainless steel.  

Stainless steel is a fantastic metal, and that’s why it’s so widely used in the kitchen. It doesn’t break, bend or crack and stays shiny for years. Ever wondered why it’s so commonly used in the food service industry? Why not aluminium? Why not iron? Let’s find out. 

Benefits of using stainless steel utensils:  

1. Corrosion-resistance: Stainless steel is a non-reactive metal alloy with 10-11% chromium. On being exposed to air, chromium forms a layer of chromium oxide over the surface. This layer prevents the steel from rusting by shielding it from moisture.
2. Non-reactive surface: Unlike aluminium and iron, stainless steel is a non-reactive metal. It means you can cook acidic foods in stainless steel utensils without affecting the flavour of the food and without damaging the surface of the metal.
3. Strength: Food grade stainless steel is strong and can be used in heavy-duty equipment or in shelving for storage areas. 
4. Ease of Cleaning: Cleanliness is an essential requirement of the food industry. Usually, wooden or plastic utensils have several openings where bacteria can grow if they are not cleaned properly. Compared to that, stainless steel has a smooth surface, and it doesn’t have any room for bacteria growth in the utensil.

Amongst lots of metals available in the market, stainless steel is considered as one of the best materials for kitchen utensils. It is incredibly useful due to its strength, durability, and corrosion resistance. It’s not just the food industry; stainless steel is useful in countless applications in different other industries as well. 

In India, Aamor Inox is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of premium quality Stainless Steel products. We cater to diverse clientele around the world by manufacturing high-quality stainless steel products.  

We serve different industries like dairy, instruments, pulp and paper, medical, etc. Based out of New Delhi, India, we export various stainless steel products to over 60 countries worldwide. Please share your enquiries with us on anand@aamorinox.com, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.