De Buyer Mineral B Black Iron Induction Frying Pan 280mm
Product Description
The De Buyer Mineral B is a black iron frying pan made from 99% iron with a small percentage of carbon. It arrives with an organic beeswax-based protective coating rather...
Specifications
- Capacity
- 1.8Ltr
- Colour
- Silver
- Diameter
- 280
- Dimensions
- 45(H) x 280(Ø)mm
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Product Description
The De Buyer Mineral B is a black iron frying pan made from 99% iron with a small percentage of carbon. It arrives with an organic beeswax-based protective coating rather than a synthetic non-stick layer, which means it is free from PTFE and PFOA. The pan is designed to be seasoned over time through normal cooking use, gradually developing a natural patina that improves release properties the more it is used.
In a commercial kitchen environment, black iron pans of this type are a long-established choice for sauté sections and live cooking stations. The iron construction handles high direct heat well and moves from hob to oven without issue. At 280mm, this pan is a practical size for individual portions, side dishes, and finishing work during service. The weight — which is meaningful for a pan of this material — contributes to heat retention, helping maintain cooking temperature when cold ingredients are added. Recovery after loading is steady rather than instant, so it suits kitchens where pans are used continuously rather than for rapid back-to-back high-volume batches.
Key practical points worth considering:
- Builds a natural non-stick patina with consistent use and correct seasoning
- Compatible with induction, gas, electric, and solid top hobs
- Suitable for use in the oven as well as on the hob
- Requires hand washing and light oiling after use — dishwasher use will damage the seasoning
- Will rust if stored wet or left uncared for between service periods
This pan is best suited to kitchens where staff are comfortable working with reactive cookware and are willing to maintain the seasoning properly. It rewards consistent use and correct care with genuinely good cooking performance over a long working life. For operations that need a pan requiring no conditioning routine, a coated alternative may be more practical. If you work across multiple hob types or need a single pan that travels between stations, the induction compatibility here is a useful practical advantage.
If you are unsure whether this style of cookware fits your kitchen's workflow or brigade, our team is happy to talk it through.
Key Features
- Black iron construction compatible with induction, gas, and electric hobs
- Organic beeswax protective finish, free from PTFE and PFOA coatings
- Develops a natural non-stick patina through seasoning and regular use
- Suitable for hob-to-oven use across all common heat sources
- 280mm diameter suited to individual portions and à la carte service
Operational Benefits
- Long service life when maintained correctly, reducing replacement frequency
- Natural patina improves with use, supporting consistent cooking results
- Single pan works across multiple hob types, simplifying brigade equipment
- Iron mass retains heat well, maintaining temperature when food is added
- No synthetic coating means no degradation risk from high-heat cooking
Specifications
- Capacity
- 1.8Ltr
- Colour
- Silver
- Diameter
- 280
- Dimensions
- 45(H) x 280(Ø)mm
- Dishwasher safe
- No
- Finish
- Beeswax
- Induction
- Yes
- Material
- Iron
- Non-stick
- Non-Stick
- Weight
- 2.2kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Wash the pan in hot water to remove the protective beeswax coating, dry it thoroughly, then heat it on the hob with a thin layer of oil until it begins to smoke lightly. Wipe away the excess and repeat two or three times. After that, normal cooking use — particularly with fats and proteins — continues to build the seasoning over time. The more consistently it is used, the better the surface becomes.
- This pan suits stations where it sees steady, continuous use rather than rapid back-to-back batches with little recovery time. At 280mm it is well matched to à la carte and small-portion cooking. Kitchens running very high covers where multiple pans are cycled simultaneously may find a larger or heavier-duty option better suited to the throughput.
- After each service, the pan should be cleaned with hot water and a stiff brush — avoid soap, which strips the seasoning — then dried completely and wiped with a light coat of oil before storage. If left wet or stored without oiling, the iron will rust. This routine is straightforward once it becomes habit, but kitchens that cannot guarantee consistent care between shifts may find a coated pan more forgiving.