Home & Garden Cooking

Pros and Cons of Induction Cooking

Cooking methods have evolved and improved over the years . Changing lifestyles , environment awareness and economy have played big roles in deciding the newer ways to cook. While many still prefer to cook using LPG stoves and firewood, others have chosen a more advanced way like induction cooking. This is evident by the growing popularity and availability of induction cookware in every part of India. It's important to choose the right one with years of goodwill and superior performance.

However , Induction cooking also has its own share of drawbacks along with its many advantages. Both are discussed below to give you a clear picture:

Pros :

Compact and faster adjustments

Induction cookware is much lighter than the traditional ones and heat levels can be adjusted easily. Seasoned cooks know very well that different dishes require different heat levels for perfection, and with induction cooker its much easier and faster as you don't have to guess whether the flames are giving the right output

Eco-friendly

Induction cookware (cooker) , unlike traditional cookware do not emit heat and waste , and also is relatively cooler. The heat is dispersed in the induction cookware and not into anything that is not in contact . The stove top is also relatively cooler.

Safety

Heat is only transferred from the cookware to the material (magnetic in nature used to make the induction cooker), thus your palms would not burn even if you place your hands accidentally on it. Also, induction cookers do not emit any flames that have the potential to harm you.

Ease of installation

Induction cookware or cookers are very easy to install as they do not require any stored gas tank under it. Usually they are portable and easy to place as they are quite thin and just require the plug point.

Easy maintenance

It comes without the hassle of burning gas, the byproducts of which can make your kitchen quite hard to maintain.

Cons :

Requirement of specific cookware

As already discussed, induction cooker would only work with induction cookware made from magnetic material. Though it has easy availability, some people just do not want to part ways with their favorite traditional cookware.

Runs on electricity

As induction cookware runs on electricity, you save money on fuel, but at the same time , cooking will be delayed if your home is prone to electrical disruptions. Without electrical charge, they cannot function.

No ‘ flames'

Some truly believe that charred flames enhances he taste of Asian cuisine and gives it a distinct flavor. This aspect is missing in the induction cooker.

If you are planning to buy induction cooker online , research well and get it only from a reputed and trusted brand which is into business for many years now.


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