Induction cooktops are quickly becoming the norm for many commercial kitchens and homes around the world. There are countless advantages over the traditional electric hot plate, and as the price of induction units drops, they are becoming a real competitor to gas cooking.

If you’re not familiar with the concept of induction cooking, it’s because it’s still a relatively unknown technology, especially in the mid-market consumer market. The advanced technology involved has meant that the cost of an induction appliance compared to an equivalent gas unit has been much higher. It’s only in the last 3-4 years that large national corporations have gotten hold of this technology and have begun to lower the cost per unit and implement the technology into affordable consumer products.

The science behind induction cooking is simple: cooking heat is generated when an electromagnetic coil embedded in the ceramic glass cooking surface is ignited and a ferrous metal pot is placed on the cooking surface. When the pot is removed, heat generation stops instantly. With this in mind, you should understand that any non-ferrous object – a ceramic hob or your hand, for example – in contact with the cooking area will induce without hot, even if the element is turned on. This fact alone contributes to one of the many safety advantages of induction over electric and gas cooktops, without even considering the efficiency aspect.

Offer of induction hobs peerless energy efficiency over all other forms of cooking. Yeah… even gasoline! With an efficiency of 50-60%: gas hobs waste almost half of the energy due to poor conductivity. A gas cooker also creates the risk of an explosion due to a leak or accidentally leaving the supply on after use. Gas hobs provide instant heat, without waiting for the hot plate to heat up. An induction cooktop offers equally instant heating and incredibly precise temperature control. All that a gas cooker can do; an induction cooktop can do better. and in 90% efficiencyIt’s hard to find fault with them!

There really are countless advantages to using induction:

• security features – Induction hobs only heat the bottom of the pan and the food in it, the surrounding areas do not get hot enough to burn the user or anyone else; curious children for example. Induction elements are extremely safe and the risk of fire in the kitchen is greatly reduced compared to gas rivals. (Kitchen fires are the cause of many accidents in the home and commercial environment) Most modern induction cooktops also come with a long list of automatic safety features as standard, such as automatic shutoff, spill protection, detection of small objects and many more. .
• control S – Commercial units are usually supplied with simple rotary control knobs providing a robust solution for a busy kitchen environment. Many home models are equipped with touch-sensitive pads that adjust very sensitive variable heat settings, from simmering to full boiling to keeping food warm.
• Maintenance and Care – Because the plate itself does not generate heat, spillovers do not bake onto the surface. As the cooktop is simply a smooth ceramic surface, a simple wipe with a soft damp cloth or the use of a non-abrasive cleaner is sufficient to keep the cooktop sparkling clean.
• no excess heat – Since the hob itself does not heat up; kitchens equipped with induction appliances are substantially cooler. Elements do not generate any heat or use any power after utensils have been removed. This can make a world of difference in busy commercial kitchens, helping to reduce the cost of cooking. and cooling the kitchen

In a modern kitchen: functionality is paramount. By now, I hope you agree that induction cooktops are undoubtedly the dominant force in the world of kitchen appliances. You can mark my words that the induction will be the only cooking method for the kitchens of the future. With unsustainable fuel sources becoming obsolete and energy efficiency becoming the factor influencing all major economic decisions, it’s easy to understand why induction is having such a big impact. If you’re still not convinced: you only have to take a look at one to realize its impressive style and elegance. It won’t be long until you’re cooking on induction… you can trust me on this one.