Rainbow color seen on stainless steel pan
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Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
I believe it's harmless.
If you have Barkeepers Friend (a scouring powder) available to you, it should take off the rainbow effect.
I see this on my SS pot and pans especially when I cook starchy foods such as rice or pasta.
If you have Barkeepers Friend (a scouring powder) available to you, it should take off the rainbow effect.
I see this on my SS pot and pans especially when I cook starchy foods such as rice or pasta.
I get that from time to time. I use Lagostina stainless steel cleaner, because I have Lagostina pots. It's the same idea as Bar Keepers Friend. https://www.barkeepersfriend.com/products/cookware-cleanser-polish/
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but I did not see it until recently, it appears from time to time, which didn't happen in the past, I haven't cooked anything different... It goes away when heated with oil, but it comes back soon after cooking and the wok cooling down
That sounds a bit different than what happens to my pans. It doesn't happen often. I have only noticed it while the pan is cold, after it has been washed and is dry. I let my pans air dry after washing.
roadfix
Chef Extraordinaire
Nothing wrong, adds a bit of character to your cookware.
My backpacking cookware, mostly titanium, all have this rainbow hue after being subjected to high heat.
Can be a problem with people with OCD.
My backpacking cookware, mostly titanium, all have this rainbow hue after being subjected to high heat.
Can be a problem with people with OCD.
Sir_Loin_of_Beef
Chef Extraordinaire
Did you check to see if there's a pot of gold at either end?
