YOSHIKAWA Cook Pal TAI
Titanium pans from Japan
- Cutting-edge technology from Japan – The wok pans from the Cook-Pal TAI collection by YOSHIKAWA are made from high-strength titanium sheet, which is finely sandblasted to give it an almost silky texture that absorbs oil well.
- Ultra-lightweight – Titanium is around 40% lighter than carbon steel of the same strength! This protects your wrists and makes handling easier.
- Absolutely rust-free & extremely robust – Titanium is completely rust-free, so no matter what you fry in it, whether sour or salty, it won't rust. And all this, of course, without any artificial coatings !
- Caution: NOT suitable for induction cooking – Titanium is non-magnetic and therefore does not work on induction cooktops. We recommend the titanium woks primarily for gas stoves.
NO, unfortunately titanium is NOT suitable for induction as it is not ferromagnetic and therefore cannot be heated on an induction hob.
If you have an induction hob, we recommend the REN collection from Yoshikawa as an alternative.
Yes, TAI titanium pans are about 40% lighter than carbon steel pans of the same size and thickness. This makes TAI titanium pans particularly gentle on your wrists. Twirling and draining is super easy with TAI titanium woks.
No, the TAI pans made of titanium are completely without artificial coatings of any kind , that is
- no non-stick coating / no PTFE / no PFAS, no ceramic coating, no enamel
- no coatings that could eventually peel or flake off and get into the food
- no potential risk of releasing pollutants in case of severe overheating
The slightly silky-matt surface typical of TAI pans is achieved by processing with fine blasting media.
No, TAI titanium pans do not require seasoning. However, an oil conditioning treatment (Aburanarashi) is recommended before first use, according to the instructions. This will improve subsequent frying results.
No. While titanium is completely rust-proof, spraying it with intense detergent in the dishwasher for hours would destroy the oil conditioning and impair subsequent frying. Furthermore, the heat-insulating wooden handle of TAI pans should never be put in the dishwasher, just like wooden parts in general.
No. The wooden handle prevents oven use. If necessary, the handle can be unscrewed; however, it is not designed to be removable.
Yes, the body of the TAI wok is made of pure titanium without any added nickel. This makes TAI titanium woks an alternative to stainless steel woks.
Yes, titanium is completely rust-proof. The acids and salts commonly found in food have absolutely no effect on titanium and do not react with the metal. Titanium is therefore very hygienic and tasteless . Titanium is also completely safe for health reasons, which is one of the reasons why it is used for implants, among other things.
Allergic reactions to titanium, unlike nickel, are extremely rare.
Yoshikawa's Cook-Pal Tai titanium pans are manufactured exclusively and entirely in Japan.
