The cookware maker Wahei Freiz (和平フレイズ), based in Tsubame, Niigata Prefecture, is adding the "Almonde Light IH-Compatible Two-Flavor Pot 30 cm" (アルモンデ・ライト IH対応二食鍋30cm) to its Almonde Light (アルモンデ・ライト) series, which is designed for enjoying hot pot easily with ingredients you already have at home. The pot will go on sale in stages from October 2026 at mass retailers nationwide and on the official online shop.
A Two-Flavor Pot (二食鍋) That Cooks Different Flavors at Once
The Almonde Light IH-Compatible Two-Flavor Pot 30 cm is a pot with a divider in the center of the body. Whether you want to separate spicy and non-spicy dishes or enjoy two kinds of flavors, you can season each side to suit each family member's taste and cook both at the same time in a single pot.
For example, you can enjoy a classic yosenabe and a kimchi nabe, or a spicy pot and a non-spicy pot, all at once. Each compartment holds about 2.3 L, enough to cook about the amount of an 18 cm single-handled pot twice over.
Not Just for Hot Pot: Everyday Dishes and Meal Prep
The pot is slightly shallow with a wide base, so it can be used not only for hot pot but also for stir-fries and simmered dishes. By using the two separate spaces, you can also cook two side dishes at the same time on a single burner.
For example, you can make a simmered dish and a stir-fry together, which comes in handy for busy-day meals and weekend meal prep. It is a two-flavor pot that can be used all year round, not only during hot pot season.
Product Features
1. A "Greige" Color That Makes Food Look Good
The body comes in a calm "greige" (グレージュ) color that sets off the food. It blends in easily when brought straight to the table, and is designed to work in many situations, from everyday meals to gatherings with family and friends.
2. Scratch-Resistant and Easy to Clean
The inside and outside have a ceramic coating that makes dirt easy to wash off and keeps care simple. The seamless design also makes the pot easy to wash.
3. Lightweight and Easy to Handle Aluminum
The body is made of aluminum, so it is light and hard to break. This makes it easier to carry to the table after cooking and to handle when cleaning up.
4. Works on Both Gas Flames and IH Cooking Heaters
The pot works on both gas flames and IH cooking heaters. In addition to your kitchen stove, it can be used on a portable gas stove or a tabletop IH cooker.
Product Specifications
- Product name: Almonde Light IH-Compatible Two-Flavor Pot 30 cm, Greige (アルモンデ・ライト IH対応二食鍋 30cm グレージュ)
- Materials: Body: aluminum alloy. Bottom: stainless steel (total plate thickness 3.7 mm). Inside and outside: ceramic coating. Lid: tempered glass
- Compatible heat sources: IH cooking heaters and gas flames
- Size: Approximately 385 × 340 × 140 mm
- Weight: Approximately 2,300 g
- Capacity: Full capacity 6.8 L (each compartment: approximately 2.3 L × 2)
- Country of origin: China
- Price: Open price
- On sale: In stages from October 2026 at mass retailers nationwide and on the official online shop
Recipes and More Information
Wahei Freiz runs a special recipe site that introduces recipes made with Almonde Light, using ingredients you already have at home.
