Why would my Wok turn the water black when being rinsed?

Over time, and frequent use, woks are supposed to turn black somewhat slowly. This may just be a sign that it is getting ready to begin this color change. However, if you know what company made it, you may want to contact them and find this information strait from the source.It sounds like this may be your best bet, as food safety is never something that you should have to wait for information on.

If you do not know what company made it, in most counties, there are nutritionists and food safety advisers that you can contact as well. Their numbers are often in the phone book, typically under "food services" or "nutrition", although you may also call your local government if this information cannot be found.

If your wok rusts, I'm assuming that it's cast iron or carbon steel. If this is the case, proper care in cleaning it is essential. The best way to clean it is with hot water, only.

Scouring pads are never supposed to be used, and dish soap only when the pan is too greasy for water to do the job. If you have stubborn food particles, soak the pan in water for a few hours, or if absolutely necessary, use a small amount of table salt and lightly scour the pan. The pan should be wiped dry with a cloth or paper towel, then placed on low heat on the stove to prevent rust.

You may need to re-season or "cure" your wok. Scrub your wok thoroughly with a steel wool scouring pad and rinse with hot water. Fill it with water until it boils.

Empty the wok and scrub and rinse it again. Then, heat your wok on high heat until splattered water sizzles immediately upon contact with the wok. Rub cooking oil all over the surface of the wok.

Use a paper towel and tongs to spread the oil so you don't burn yourself. Turn the heat down to low and allow the pan to absorb the oil. If you see dry spots, add more oil to the area.

Let it sit on the low heat for about 15 minutes and let it cool. Then repeat the process again from scrubbing it twice, heating it, and adding the oil. Using soap or a scouring pad will remove the seasoning of the pan and will cause food to stick.

No no no! You scrubbed your wok? That could be why it rusted.

Read this info about seasoning woks (it says you might try to clean the rust out, but if that photo is yours, it's not that big--play it safe and get a new one. ) 1. Wash the new wok with hot water and mild soap.2.

Rinse well. 3. Place wok on stove over medium heat.4.

Fold a paper towel into a small square, and then soak it with fresh vegetable oil.5. Wipe the hot wok until it is completely covered with a thin film of oil.6. Switch to a clean paper towel pad and continue wiping the wok until it is completely covered with a thin film of hot oil.7 Turn the heat to low and let the wok heat for 15 minutes.8 Let the wok cool, and then use.9.

Reseason the wok if food sticks to the wok. # After using the wok, rinse with very hot water and clean with a plastic scouring pad. Don't use soap or steel wool.

# Always pat wok dry with a paper towel. # Through repeated usage, a dark brown film of carbon will form in the wok. This is not only normal, it's desired: like a cast-iron skillet, the patina that builds up on a wok makes food less likely to stick and even imparts flavor.

# Woks rust very easily. If your seasoned wok rusts through disuse or improper cleaning, wash and reseason it. # Don't attempt to season a nonstick wok; you'll damage the coating.

I also have noticed that whenever I'd wash my wok but I didn't worry much about it. I think it is just fine since I am using a scrubbing pad and the color of the wok seems to be scratched by the scrubbing pad which I feel that when it’s scrubbed, the dirt is being removed. So I don't feel bad about it since I like seeing my woks clean and shiny.

Yours seem to be different because it happens as you rinse it. I couldn’t think that water could have that kind of reaction with the wok. You should check if it has already appeared as you are scrubbing it or it just reacted when the water flows on it.

Aside from those thoughts, I cannot think of or find any scientific explanation for it.

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