Cast iron offers excellent heat retention, as it stores and distributes heat exceptionally well. This ensures that the pan doesn't cool down too quickly, even when cold ingredients are added, and that food stays warm for longer. The pan is ideally suited for use on an induction cooktop, as cast iron is magnetic due to its iron content. It can also be used on all other types of cooktops, in the oven, on the grill, or over an open fire.