Why 304 Grade Stainless?
Food grade stainless steel is steel that is resistant to wear and tear and has heat resistance in such a way that it's safe for the use of cooking various types of food. There are a number of different grades of steel such as 18/10, 18/8, etc.
Each type of stainless steel is graded, usually in a series. This series classifies the different types of stainless from 200 to 600, with many categories in between. Each comes with distinct properties and falls into families including: