Gas toasters, unlike their electric counterparts, use an open flame as their heating element. They offer a quick and efficient way to make sandwiches with ample fillings. With a simple flame adjustment, you can control the heat intensity to achieve your desired level of toastiness. They’re also pocket-friendly.
We at Mishry recently put four popular brands of gas toasters with non-stick coatings to the test. Over two weeks of rigorous usage, we evaluated their performance based on factors like design and overall ease of use. After more than 6 rounds of testing, we chose Anjali’s Gas Toaster as our Top Pick.
Our Review Process
To find the best non-stick gas toaster brands in India, we set the following parameters –
1. Performance
The key criterion when evaluating the non-stick gas toasters are the following:
- We primarily focused on how evenly the bread was toasted.
- The crispness of the sandwiches after grilling was equally important. Why? This factor helped us reveal not only the effectiveness of the appliance in achieving the desired texture but also its heat distribution capabilities.
- In addition to toasting, we evaluated how well the edges of the sandwiches sealed after the initial round of grilling.
Uneven toasting or places that were either under-toasted or burnt helped us determine how evenly the heat was distributed throughout this manual appliance. This directly impacted the overall grilling performance.
Also, a well-sealed edge during the first round of grilling demonstrated the superior performance and efficient pressure application of the gas toaster.
2. Design & Durability
The overall structure of the appliance has a considerable impact on its functionality, convenience of use, and long-term durability. We assessed the following pointers here:
- Length of the handle: This factor impacts how easily you can open and close the appliance, especially when it’s hot. A longer handle ensures safety and better control while the toaster is in use.
- Size of the Cavity: This is where the sandwiches are placed. A well-sized cavity ensures that sandwiches of varied bread sizes and thicknesses fit comfortably, allowing everything to be grilled evenly. If the cavity is smaller, it would mean that the sealing will not be proper and most bread edges would be wasted completely.
- Coating on the Plates: Non-stick coatings help prevent the sandwich from sticking to the plates. This makes the cleaning of the gas toaster easier to clean. Also, high-quality non-stick coatings are durable and resistant to scratches. We checked all brands after 2 weeks of intense usage.
- The type and quality of hinges and locks are vital for maintaining a secure closure during grilling.
3. Ease of Use & Maintenance
How easy is the product to handle and care for? We checked all four brands for this aspect.
4. Others
We also evaluated the price, and packaging details of all the non-stick gas toaster brands.
The Contenders
For our contenders, we opted for brands offering non-stick gas toasters. When selecting the brands for comparison, we opted for those that are easily available on most e-commerce platforms with mass ratings and reviews.
Our Review Process
Here are step-by-step details of how we conducted our review process to find the best non-stick toaster brands in India:
The Filling
- For our review, we opted to make sandwiches with a soft, creamy filling.
- Our filling consisted of a blend of boiled potatoes and chopped onions, a classic Indian brekkie favorite. This was seasoned with salt and red chili powder. Why? We chose a softer filling as this ensured that the edges of the sandwich would seal well during the grilling process.
- If we had chosen harder ingredients like lettuce, capsicum or onions, it would have likely created gaps between the slices of bread and hinder the edges from sealing properly.
The Bread
- We opted for normal white sandwich bread which is a common choice in Indian households.
- Furthermore, we observed that none of the plate toasters were large enough to accommodate jumbo-sized sandwich bread. These will work only with regular sized bread.
- The standard-sized white bread worked well within the confines of the appliance. This ensured that the edges were sealed effectively during toasting.
Testing Process
- Our testing process spanned over 15 days, during which we used the appliance as we would in any typical Indian home.
- This included preparing sandwiches with regular recipes and using standard methods for filling, toasting, and maintaining the product.
- For cleaning, we ensured that no abrasive Joonas (metal scrubbers) were used, as these could damage the non-stick coating. Instead, we cleaned the toaster with a nylon, non-stick-friendly scrubber.
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Best Non-Stick Gas Toasters In India – Detailed Review
This segment covers details about the 4 brands we tested, their pros, cons and individual ratings :
1. Anjali Non-Stick Gas Toaster – Mishry Top Pick
Our Verdict
Priced at Rs. 515, Anjali Non-Stick Gas Toaster was Mishry’s Top Pick. Design-wise, this appliance exudes a heavy-duty feel and the build quality is excellent. Equipped with strong hinges, it allows for smooth and secure use of the gas toaster.
- These solid hinges ensure that the appliance closes tightly, which is crucial for even toasting and proper sealing of the sandwich edges.
- Moving on, the handles are heat-resistant, making the appliance safe to use, even when it’s heated up during grilling. You can easily open and close the appliance without worrying about burning your hands, which is a key safety feature.
- Additionally, the lock mechanism is not only easy to use but also feels sturdy and reliable.
- The plate size is generous as it can comfortably fit a standard slice of white sandwich bread without leading to too much wastage.
- The plates are smooth and nonstick, which not only improves toasting efficiency but also makes cleanup easier.
- Lastly, this gas toaster is easy to clean and maintain making it an effective choice for regular home use.
Why did it win?
It delivered the most effective and even toasting out of all the contenders we tested. Its sturdy build ensured consistent performance.
The edges are sealed properly, with little to no bread getting wasted, resulting in a tighter, more secure seal. The combination of consistent heat distribution, durability, and excellent sealing set it apart from the other brands.
- Strong build
- Heavy duty feel
- Most effective and even toasting
- Heat-resistant handle
- Quick to clean up
This non-stick gas toaster is best suited for regular and frequent home use.
2. Cello Non-Stick Gas Toaster
Our Verdict
Priced at Rs. 595, the Cello Non-Stick gas toaster comes with notable drawbacks. One of the primary issues is that a lot of bread was wasted during our review process. The plate size was not ideal, as the standard slices of bread did not fit properly within the size of the cavity.
Additionally, the toasting results were uneven, which further detracts from its performance.
3. Milton Non-Stick Gas Toaster
Our Verdict
The Milton Non-Stick gas toaster costs Rs. 450. The size of this gas toaster is 14 cm. One of the primary issues with Milton was that though the sandwich did turn brown, the toasting was not as even compared to other contenders.
Furthermore, the sandwich turned soggy quite easily, even though we used the same amount of filling as with the other toasters.
Lastly, we observed that the sides of the bread were cut during the review process which indicated poor alignment between the plates.
4. Tosaa Non-Stick Gas Toaster
Our Verdict
The Tosaa Non-Stick Gas Toaster is priced at Rs. 390. This comes with a 6-month warranty. Tossa did not win primarily due to issues with its durability and design. After just one use, the handle cover came off. Furthermore, the lock mechanism was flimsy.
While the cooking time was quick, the toaster fell short in delivering evenly toasted sandwiches. The heat distribution was inconsistent when compared to our top contender. These factors make Tossa a less reliable pick than our winner.
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Our Top Picks & Recommendations
Why did we choose Anjali Non-Stick Gas Toaster as our Top Pick?
Anjali Non-Stick Gas Toaster won the title of Mishry’s Top Pick due to its durable build, even toasting results, and excellent non-stick coating on the plate.
The strong hinges and secure locking mechanism were some other points that contributed to its top ranking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some interesting FAQs on best non-stick gas toaster brands in India:
The average cost of these non-stick toasters starts at Rs. 450. Do check deals available on e-commerce platforms as they can go as low as 200 bucks!
The following are the key factors to consider while buying a non-stick toaster:
- Size
- Material
- Quality of the non-stick coating
- Overall design
To ensure adequate care for your non-stick gas toaster make sure to note the following points:
- Avoid using metal scrubbers
- Clean the toaster immediately after use (once cooled)
- Make use of nylon, non-stick-friendly scrubbers.
Parting Thoughts
After thoroughly testing four non-stick gas toasters – Anjali, Tosaa, Cello and Milton – it’s clear that not all appliances perform equally when it comes to toasting sandwiches.
The Anjali Non-Stick Gas Toaster emerged as our top pick due to its even toasting, superior build quality, and efficient design.
That’s a wrap on the best non-stick gas toaster brands in India. Do you use gas toasters?
