Mepra cooking
MEPRA: FROM WAR TO DESIGN
Mepra is an important historical Italian brand: in 1901 the first family business was founded by the brothers Bortolo, Francesco and Giovanbattista. The factory, called Pradelli at the time, was already involved in metalworking and had the environment at heart: that is why it was located on the banks of the Gobbia river, in order to harness the kinetic energy of water to drive the heavy machinery of the production department.
The years passed and the war arrived: it was during the Second World War that the Pradelli company began producing bullets for the Italian army, but at the end of the war the factory changed production and entered the world of cutlery design and cooking implements. Around 1947, the Pradelli brothers changed the company name and founded Mepra (an acronym for Metallurgia Pradelli).
THE MATERIALS OF MEPRA COOKWARE
Since 1947, Mepra has been researching and developing innovative materials and shapes to meet the different market needs for both tableware and cooking. In particular, Mepra has focused on research into innovative materials for products dedicated to cooking:
- Copper. After silver, copper is the best conductor of heat: it allows food to be cooked quickly without the risk of burning it and maintains the temperature for a long time, preventing the food from cooling. Mepra's copper saucepans, specifically the Trilamina Toscana line, are composed of three layers: an outer copper layer to better conduct heat, an aluminium separator that acts as a link between the conductivity of the copper and the resistance of the 18/10 stainless steel inside the pan. The combination of these materials makes Mepra's Toscana trilamine line one of the best performing in the kitchen.
- Inox 18/10. Stainless steel 18/10 is the best to use in the kitchen thanks to its resistance and ease of cleaning: this type of steel is the most famous, as well as the first, material used by the company. There are various lines and products created in steel that you can find in the Mepra catalogue: these collections are among the favourites of chefs and restaurants, thanks to their ease of cleaning, safety and resistance to wear and tear over time.
- Non-stick. For those who love light and fat-free cooking, Mepra has created the Glamour Diamond collection: a collection of non-stick pans with a micro-stone inner coating, for natural and healthy cooking. This range of cookware does not absorb the particularly strong odours of food, such as fish or eggs, allowing you to cook more dishes without the risk of contaminating their flavour. The Glamour Diamond cookware material is environmentally friendly and complies with VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) standards: due to the absence of PFOA (an additive used to conduct heat better), you will be cooking in an environmentally friendly way. Enjoy the natural flavour of food with Mepra's Glamour Diamond line.
HOW TO CARE FOR MEPRA COOKWARE?
Pans with innovative materials and attractive design: but how to maintain them over time? Keeping your pots and pans in good condition is not an easy task; if you use them every day they will soon start to lose their shine and have a few scratches here and there. But there are a few tricks to keep your pots shiny for longer:
- Copper cookware should be washed with boiling water and natural products such as lemon juice, salt or bicarbonate of soda. If there are particularly stubborn stains, leave the pot to soak in boiling water, lemon and, if necessary, bicarbonate of soda: it will only take 15 minutes and your pot will shine again!
- Stainless steel pans are very durable: they can be 100% dishwasher-safe without the risk of corrosion, oxidation or staining. This is why they are a favourite with chefs: quick to wash and safe to use!
- To clean non-stick cookware, you will need to use gentle products so as not to damage the inner coating. You can use products specifically for non-stick pots and pans or natural products such as lemon and baking soda.
Mepra cookware is a real gem to show off in the kitchen: it will help you prepare delicious recipes in no time: browse the catalogue and choose the one that suits you best!
