FAQ

Can products from Skeppshult be used without any pre-treating?

All products from Skeppshult are pre-treated and are ready to use! No pretreatment required. To recommend, however, is a rapid rinsing in hot water to remove any dust. All Skeppshults products used for cooking is always pretreated with KRAV-labeled rapeseed oil from Carlshamns. This gives the products the black platinum (the colour) and a so-called "Natural non-stick protection", without adding any chemicals.

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Can Skeppshult's products be used on an induction stove?

YES! Skeppshult's cast iron products are the absolute best that can be used on an induction stove. For more information as to why Skeppshult's products are the best and/or which materials (vessels) that can be used on an induction stove - See School/Induction school

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Why do Skeppshult not produce enameled products?

We want to offer our customers such natural products as possible! See below recommendations from "The Swedish governmental Swedish National Food Administration". Recommendations: When cooking and storing food in pottery vessels and enameled containers can lead settled out of the glaze and color. Acidic foods acidic fruits, vinegar and juice increases the risk of lead dissolved. Do not use containers of unknown quality to the food and drink. The Swedish governmental Swedish National Food Administration (Swedish "Rekommendationer" = Recommendations).

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Can Skeppshult's products be used on all types of stoves?

YES! Skeppshult's products can be used on all types of stoves including open fires.

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Do Skeppshult's cast iron products scratch ceramic and glass hobs?

Skeppshult's products are tested at the stove manufacturer Bosch/Siemens laboratory - Result? Skeppshult's products do not scratch ceramic and glass hobs. This is because among other things cast iron is softer than glass/ceramics. But the design of the bottoms is also very important. Do you want to know more about this look up School/Base knowledge.

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Why are Skeppshult's cast iron products so good?

Skeppshult's cast iron products conduct and retain heat both evenly and well. This gives the prepared food a nice surface. Additionally the capacity to retain heat means that a Skeppshult vessel is perfect for placing on the table and using as a serving dish. That the products have an appealing design only adds to the impression.

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Are Skeppshult's products wholesome to use?

Cast iron products from Skeppshult's Foundry are made without adding any chemical or other toxic substances. Together with ordinary cooking fat the cast iron forms a natural non-stick.

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Where can Skeppshult's products be bought?

Skeppshult's products can be found in most well-assorted specialized retail trade ironmongers and department stores. If they do not have just the product you are looking for they can have it in stock within a few days.

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Can your products be bought directly from Skeppshult via mail order?

No, go to your specialized retail trade who can help you choose the correct Skeppshult product. Skeppshult's products are found in most well-assorted specialized retail trade ironmongers and department stores. If they do not have just the product you are looking for they can have it in stock within a few days.

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Why are Skeppshult's cast iron products better than products which are coated with a non-stick material?

Skeppshult's cast iron products contain no chemicals which can be released when cooking.

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Do cast iron products have to be so heavy?

There are several good reasons for Skeppshult's cast iron products weighing slightly more than cheaper products in light metal or tin. Good quality weighs! Child safety/Safety: All vessels used on a stove are hot. Light vessels are really easy to tip over or knock over, with a substantial risk for burn injuries. Cooking qualities. An even temperature and well distributed heat are requisites for a good cooking result. Skeppshult's products are known for these qualities. The reason being that quality is paramount. The Swedish Consumer Agency recommends that the bottom of a vessel be at least 6 mm, which of course all of Skeppshult's products are.

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My cast iron product has rusted - What should I do?

See Care and maintenance and Measures to be taken when wrongly used - Here you will find descriptions of how to maintain and take care cast iron products easily.

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The food sticks in my vessels - why and what can I do?

All of Skeppshult's products are made from pure cast iron. All products are pre-treated with pure rape oil. There is nothing in these substances that makes food burn or catch unless the temperature is too high or unless fat which is not meant for cooking is being used. Some fats and oils are not meant to be used for cooking, e.g. some sandwich spreads. The correct frying temperature (regardless of frying pan) is between +180 and 200 C. Another reason could be that the vessel/frying pan has been washed in a dishwasher or with too much washing-up liquid. If that is the case the cooking oil which is supposed to be in the cast iron product can have dissolved and leached from the vessel, leaving no so-called ”non-stick” protection.

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The kitchen paper, dishbrush or sauce/food turns black.

If that is the case the cooking oil which is supposed to be in the cast iron product can have dissolved and leached from the vessel, leaving no so-called ”non-stick” protection. Irrespective of the problem, it is easily rectified - Boil water in the vessel. Pour the water out and let the vessel dry, e.g. on the remaining heat from the hob. Thereafter follow our Care and maintenance and Measures to be taken when wrongly used - Here you will find descriptions of how to maintain and take care cast iron products easily.

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What surface coating do Skeppshult's household products have? What kind of black colour do Skeppshult use?

No colouring or other chemicals are used in the production of Skeppshult's cast iron products. The black platinum (the colour) is the result of Skeppshult pre-treating their products with rape oil from Carlshamns. This provides the products with a nice, black colour and means that the product is finished and can be used immediately. In this way, the products have a so-called Natural non-stick protection, without any chemicals. (No measures need to be taken before the product is used. However, a quick rinse using hot water to get rid of possible dust is recommended).

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How can I get a hold of a lid?

Skeppshult's products are found in most well-assorted specialized retail trade ironmongers and department stores. If they do not have just the product you are looking for they can have it in stock within a few days.

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When is your factory open?

See headline Factory shop.

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The bottom of my vessel is concave.

Yes, this is an important detail of your vessel which is only present in high quality vessels. Of course ALL of Skeppshult's Foundry cooking vessels have this quality. Do you want to know more about this look under School/Base knowledge.

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Is it possible to use a wooden handle in the oven?

No, the heat dries out the wood which makes it change colour and shrink. Use products from the Skeppshult series ”Soft Selection” or Skeppshult products with steel handles if there is a need to place the vessel in the oven. Skeppshult's Soft Selection can withstand up to 230°C in the oven.

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Is it possible to use a glass lid in the oven?

Our glass lids which have cast iron knobs can withstand heat up to 230 °C.

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Can food be stored in a cast iron vessel?

It is not recommended to keep food in a cast iron vessel for too long. All vessels, regardless of material, which are manufactured for preparing food are unsuitable to use as storage vessels.

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