The square grills are great for meat, fish, seafood, fruits, vegetables and brochettes-giving you professional seared marks and flavour every time. It is also ideal for searing meat before putting it in the oven to complete the cooking process. The grooves allow cooking with less oil for healthier cooking. This product is made in France. It provides all the benefits of cooking with cast iron including compatibility with the use of induction and other cooktops.