This pot is a bain-marie pot. A water bath is a technique used to melt or heat food in a bowl floating in hot water. This allows you to monitor the heating temperature, to stir at the same time or to add other ingredients. For example, to heat chocolate it is a very good method. In addition, you can add cream, butter, sugar, flour, or any other food while the chocolate melts. Zenker is a brand part of the Fackelmann Brands group and offers a wide range of pastry utensils and 26 x 11 x 6 cm Materials Stainless steel