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Mineral B Carbon Steel Frying Pan 28cm

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  • Carbon steel, no factory coating
  • Beeswax finish protects against rust

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Carbon steel, no factory coating

size
28cm
coating
None (beeswax rust-protection finish)
material
Carbon steel (about 99% iron)

Where we checked it: boroughkitchen.com ›

Why we picked it

Thick carbon steel (iron with a little carbon) finished with a beeswax layer against rust. Once seasoned (oil baked onto the surface) it becomes naturally slick without any PTFE or ceramic coating.

Best for

High-heat searing and a slick, coating-free surface that improves with use

Not for

Long-simmered acidic sauces, or anyone unwilling to dry and oil a pan after washing

The details that matter.

  • • Carbon steel, no factory coating
  • • Beeswax finish protects against rust
  • • Gets slicker with use
  • • All hobs including induction

Specifications

size
28cm
coating
None (beeswax rust-protection finish)
material
Carbon steel (about 99% iron)
induction
Yes
dishwasher
No
seasoning required
Yes
How strong is the research? What our grades mean ›
Strong research
Independent certification or lab data for the specific claim.
Promising research
The material is well supported, but there is no product-level testing.
Early research
Little independent research.
Mixed research
Research findings disagree.
£
Under £20
££
£20 to £79
£££
£80+
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Sources

  1. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. consumerreports.org