Induction hob: pros and cons

We are all accustomed to the fact that when it comes to stoves, two options immediately pop up in our heads: gas and electric. But for those who are not used to waiting long and spending a lot of time at the stove, they came up with an induction cooker, which has a lot of positive qualities and therefore is popularly called “miracle technology”. The main requirement for electric stoves for almost all housewives is that the stove has the following characteristics: speed of heating and safety. These are the characteristics of induction cookers, which are now gaining the greatest popularity. If you have not yet decided which stove to choose and whether such a stove is right for you, we will analyze all the pros and cons of induction stoves. Of course, there are many advantages to an induction cooker. And the first and most important thing is the speed of heating at such surfaces, and therefore cooking begins almost instantly. Thrifty housewives will also note that an induction surface consumes much less electricity than conventional electric stoves, which means that over the long years of the stove’s service, it will significantly save your budget. Equally practical is the fact that induction cookers are very easy to clean, just wipe them with a damp cloth. After all, no burnt food particles remain on its surface. If you have a child in your home, then an induction tabletop stove is absolutely your option. Playful little pens always find exactly those items that are not always safe for children. Remember how long you have to wait for the electric stove to cool down and therefore there is always a risk of getting burned even for an adult, let alone children. The induction cooker in the household is absolutely safe. The hob will turn on only when dishes appear on the burner and only the pan heats up (heating occurs due to electromagnetic induction), and not the entire stove. And as soon as you remove the dishes from the stove, it will turn off instantly. That is why, after cooking, you and your child will not accidentally burn your hands. Today, more and more restaurant chefs are creating real culinary masterpieces, which, as many think, can only be tasted in cafes or restaurants. Induction hobs expand the horizons of the culinary possibilities of ordinary housewives – thanks to the large number of cooking programs that exist in many models of induction hobs, complex dishes can also be prepared at home. As you can see, there are many advantages to such a stove. But is everything so perfect?

Cons of an induction cooker:

• In order to get started, you need to choose the right dishes. The induction hob only accepts pans with a magnetic bottom. Of course, now, when there is such a variety of goods in stores, it will not be at all difficult to find dishes suitable for such stoves. Another thing is that such sets will cost you dearly.
• Many people fear the harmful radiation that can come from induction cookers. And although the manufacturers of such stoves claim that food cooked on an induction cooker will not absorb any harmful substances and will not have any harmful effects on the person himself, it is still necessary to observe safety precautions. When the induction hob is in operation, do not lean too close to it. The ideal and safe distance is 10-15 cm from the burner.

Of course, the disadvantages of an induction cooker are not so significant. That is why there are much more positive reviews from owners of induction cookers than negative ones. Happy housewives of induction cookers unanimously note their practicality, ease of use and the fact that now they take much less time to prepare dinner for their family, which allows them to spend more time with their family, and not at the stove.