This Frieling product is perfect for your favorite soups stocks and chilie. This versatile stainless steel stockpot is an essential for professional chefs and discerning chefs alike. Don t let the simple industrial design fool you; this durable braising pan has a thick copper core base sandwiched between stainless steel to guarantee fast even heat distribution as well as stay cool handles for safer handling. It is also impervious to acidic foods so the stockpot will not pit or alter the flavors of food an important quality in all professional cookware. Perfect for commercial or residential use. Shockproof sturdy and virtually indestructible. Thick copper core base sandwiched between stainless steel for even heat distribution. Stay cool stainless steel hand-welded handles Can be used on gas electric or ceramic stove tops and is safe for ovens and freezers. Impervious to acidic foods: won t pit discolor or alter the favors of foods.