Fujinos

In 1985, developed the world\'s first IH-compatible commercial-use pan. What kind of maker is Fujinos?

"Fujinos Co., Ltd.," with its factory in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture, has walked the single path of manufacturing cookware since its founding in 1957. Tsubame City is known as a major area of metal processing, and against that backdrop of refined technical skill, Fujinos brought two "world firsts and Japan firsts" to the Japanese cookware industry.

In 1983, it developed Japan\'s first multi-layer steel cookware, and in 1985, it brought to market the world\'s first IH-compatible commercial-use pan. Long before IH cooking became common in households, it had been pioneering its potential in the commercial world. Being chosen as a recommended pan manufacturer by all of Japan\'s major IH makers proves the title "IH pan pioneer" is no exaggeration.

In 2007, it was certified by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry under the Regional Resource Utilization Program, and in 2009 was honored as "a small or medium-sized manufacturer supporting Japanese innovation." In 2018 and 2019, it won the Good Design Award two years in a row, earning high evaluation in both functionality and design.

Features of the Aluminum-Clad Three-Layer Steel Frying Pan

Fujinos\' household stainless frying pans are developed with the concept of delivering the know-how cultivated for commercial use directly to the home.

Three-layer construction balancing "lightness" and "thermal efficiency"

The frying pan\'s cross-section has a three-layer construction. The outer layer uses IH-compatible "SUS430 stainless steel," the middle layer uses "aluminum" that quickly and evenly spreads heat, and the inner layer uses corrosion-resistant "SUS304 stainless steel." With this aluminum-clad (sandwiched) construction, the pan combines stainless steel\'s heat retention and corrosion resistance with aluminum\'s heat conductivity, achieving a light and easy-to-use frying pan.

Mirror-finished interior surface

The interior surface is mirror-polished by artisans, achieving a surface where food does not easily stick. Because no fluororesin (Teflon) coating is used at all, there is no concern about it peeling off and mixing into food, and you can use metal spatulas and turners without worry. There is no special method for washing — just wash normally with dish detergent and a sponge.

20-year warranty — among the longest in the industry

All products come with a 20-year quality warranty from the date of manufacture. Considering that a typical frying pan warranty is around 1 to 3 years, you can sense how confident the maker is in its durability. It is a warranty made possible by an integrated in-house production system covering product planning, manufacturing, and shipping.

Up-handle reduces strain on the wrist

The handle adopts an "up-handle" design, designed to smoothly perform actions such as stir-frying, shaking, and flipping during cooking. This commitment to design led to the Good Design Award.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fujinos

Q. Without a fluororesin coating, won\'t food stick easily?

A. With proper preheating, sticking can be almost entirely prevented.
90% of the reason stainless frying pans stick is "insufficient preheating." Dry-heat over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes, then drop water onto it — when you observe the "Leidenfrost effect" where the droplets form beads and roll around, preheating is complete. Add oil and then put in the food, and even fried eggs and meat will release smoothly. The mirror-finished interior also has an effect in suppressing sticking.

Q. Can it be used on an IH cooker?

A. Yes, it works on both IH and gas.
The outer layer uses IH-compatible SUS430 stainless steel, so it can be used on gas as well as IH cooking heaters. As the maker that pioneered IH pans by developing the world\'s first IH-compatible commercial pan, its compatibility with IH is fully proven.

Q. What is the scope of the 20-year warranty?

A. It covers product quality and durability under normal use.
For detailed warranty content, please contact the manufacturer directly. Damage caused by dropping or impact, or damage from incorrect usage, is generally excluded. For the latest warranty details, we recommend checking the official site\'s inquiry contact.