Your wok
As you know, your hand-hammered wok or our pans are made of pure carbon steel - nothing else. Carbon steel is naturally grey.
Why the pre-seasoned wok/pan is black
The wok and pans owe their initial black color to the seasoning process. During this process, they were exposed to a temperature of several hundred degrees Celsius. However, this is a temporary condition. Our frying pan and steak pan are also nitrated.
Why the color of steel changes
By the way: other colors are also possible, because carbon steel changes color depending on the temperature. For example, your wok or pan can turn purple or blue. This process is called tarnishing or tempering.
The "normal" color is gray, as already mentioned at the beginning.
What this means for your wok/pan
As soon as you use your wok/pan regularly for cooking, it will slowly but surely take on its original silver color. This is completely normal and there is no need to worry. Nothing will flake off, break or get lost - what could? The natural protective patina has no direct color. Always remember, your hand-hammered wok or pan is made of pure steel, nothing else.
In fact, the opposite is the case: the initial stoving only creates the basic layer of the patina. The more you use your wok, the better your natural non-stick coating will be!
So as long as you continue to follow our cleaning instructions , you will enjoy your wok for a long time!
You can find more articles about your wok here: Wok FAQ
