Choosing the right cookware is a crucial decision! Accordingly, one has to be familiar with the utensils to be added in the kitchen.  Knowing their usage is not enough, though!

But, there is a need to get yourself familiar with the features and how they are affecting the cooking method.

India has preferred using metal utensils since the ancient ages.  Bronze, Brass, and Copper cookware constitutes ayurvedic importance.

As per Ayurveda, metals cure many diseases such as inflammation, diarrhea, and anemia, etc.   Even this time, there is much usage of Copper and brass kitchen utensils in India.   Comparatively,  Brass is favored by many for eating, serving, cooking food, and storing water to drink. 

Brass – Explained

Brass or Pital is a general term used for a broad array of Zinc (30%) and Copper (70%) alloys. It is essentially known for the several benefits and the helpful properties which make it the alloy of preference for all types of jobs. Below are the important characteristics that make brass utensils different from other utensils.

• Ductility
• Machinability
• Hardness and Strength
• Resistant to wear and tear
• Thermal and Electrical conductivity

How are brass metal utensils different from others?

Majorly, brass cookwares are used to cook non-acidic foods, like, dal and rice.  When the food is being cooked in brass utensils, it achieves nutrient value and hence, makes food good for well-being.  The particular properties of zinc and copper metals are advantageous for health in several ways. 

Because their deficiency can cause sickness, hence, by using the brass vessels, the properties can be regained by serving and cooking food.  Lack of copper lessens the immunity level in the human body, results in skin diseases, anemia, and weakens bone health. Considerably, when the food is being eaten in the brass cookware, there is gain in immunity, skin diseases prevention, strengthening of bones, higher levels of hemoglobin in the blood, etc.

The deficiency of Zinc results in improper and slow growth in kids.  It, therefore, reduces the strength to fight diseases, slow down the healing of wounds, loss of hunger, and develop skin diseases, etc.  Hence, storing water or food in brass utensils that incorporate a 30% zinc component limits these diseases.

Promotes digestion

Because of the presence of Zinc in the brass vessels, the food particles break down.  Hence, results in better food digestion.

Antibacterial properties

Storing the water in the brass jug overnight and then, drinking it the next day stops the chances of occurrence of worm-related diseases.

Limit the appearance of respiratory diseases

Making and eating the food in brass vessels is believed to eliminate the existence of respiratory diseases in the human body.

Balances Doshas

The three doshas of Ayurveda, that is, Vata, Kapha, and pitta get balanced when the food is cooked or served in Brass metal utensils. 

Precautions while cooking food in brass kitchen utensils

• Do not cook or store acidic or sour food in the brass cookware.
• Kalai (Tin Coating) should be within the brass utensils used to cook food. 
• The brass alloys convert into green when they get reacted with oxygen in the outside atmosphere. So, it is advisable to keep the brass metal clean. 

Brass Cookware to add into your kitchen

Brass Dinner Set

The dinner set has gained popularity for a long time. The reason only lies in the fact that these days, people have become more conscious regarding their health. They like to add only those alloys in their kitchen that do not harm them.

To add an astute piece of traditional Indian metal crafts, pick a brass dinner set. It is the whole meal companion to those who like to enjoy their food with a sign of exuberance.

Brass Serving Spoon

The serving spoons of brass metals form a rich natural patina on time. The weight it holds and the eye-catching design gives an inviting and warm feel to the hand. The best thing is that it perfectly balances itself and is handy uncompromisingly at the dining table or in the kitchen.  

Brass Lunch Box

Brass Lunch Box can also be termed as Dabba in India. It is created from pure brass by professionals or skilled craftsmen. Earlier, it was only used for carrying food to college, office, school, or picnic. Though they are handcrafted, hence, one can see some imperfections, but that too adds a sense of the traditional look. The lunch box does not hold any negative properties but is an efficient add-on to store food. 

Brass Pressure Cooker

The Brass Pressure Cooker including Khalai coating is used mostly and is acknowledged. Generally, they are available in three or five liters. Most of the cookers are made with virgin Pure Brass Metal to assure the highest quality and are manufactured to be used on a regular basis. 

Brass Water Jug

The Brass Jug has been used for storing and drinking water since the Vedic age. The overnight storage of water in the jug eliminates the toxins and improves digestion, a stomach infection, and stomach ulcers. 

Conclusion

This article was all about Brass utensils, how advantageous they could be for health when food is cooked or served in it.   Try this ideal option as your kitchen utensil. Health benefits are assured. Thanks for reading!