Induction hobs have a lot of positive qualities and are increasingly used in the kitchens
CONTENT
- 1 Why do I need a separate utensils for induction hob
- 2 Types of cookware in material manufacturing
- 3 dishes parameters
- 4 marking
- 5 Adapters for dishes
- 6 Leading manufacturers of tableware
- 7 Operation Tips
Why do I need a separate utensils for induction hob
Choosing pots or pans to Induction cooktop dictated by the operating principle of the variety of cooking techniques. A distinctive feature is the special heating principle. It is ensured by creating a magnetic field by means of magnetic coils acting as the heating element.
This allows for the bottom heating is used utensils without leading to an increase in the surface temperature. The impact of eddy currents provides a full impact on the bottom and, respectively, on food, which is supposed to prepare.
The operating principle of the plate to provide a magnetic field by induction coils
This property leads to the fact that for the induction cooker dishes should be different from the usual. The most important qualities of kitchen utensils for induction cookers are high resistivity and magnetic permeability. It is very important that the selected product has ferromagnetic properties.
To put it more simply, the dishes, which is used for the induction cooker must have the property of being magnetized. Check quality is possible by means of a conventional magnet, e.g., removed from the refrigerator.
A special icon will be present at the bottom of the pan or pans, indicating the use of the subject with an induction hob
Types of cookware in material manufacturing
The material from which made dishes, depend not only on the taste quality of cooked dishes, but also performance characteristics of the product. Compounds and alloys that are used in the manufacture of cookware have their positive and negative characteristics.
Cast iron
Iron - a unique fusion, wherein chemical inertness. This means that during the operation there is no reaction with food that provides complete security for your health.
Cast iron has good thermal conductivity and permanently retains temperature
The advantages of cast iron cookware are the following factors:
- ensuring rapid and uniform heating;
- duration of heat preservation;
- material strength.
The disadvantages of this type of crockery are:
- overweight requiring careful handling to prevent damage to the glass surface;
- ability to corrode more striking side walls;
- brittleness apparent strength when hitting the surface of the ceramic plate or such dishes may crack.
"Stainless steel" has a high strength, in contrast to the cast iron is lightweight and can also be used with induction hobs
Stainless steel
In shops presents a large number of stainless steel cookware, which range includes a pan, pot, casserole and other kitchen utensils. One of its main advantages may be considered as a long service life. Among other positive features include:
- resistance to chemical damage (rust, corrosion, oxidation);
- strength of the material;
- low weight;
- a variety of design.
However, the dishes are not without its drawbacks:
- absence of the non-stick coating;
- Fineness walls;
- susceptibility to scratch material.
Aluminum items have limitations for use with such plates
Aluminum
Despite the fact that aluminum is not magnetic, modern tableware for induction plate made from this material has a ferromagnetic bottom. The advantages of this type of cookware can be considered:
- low weight;
- good thermal conductivity;
- low cost;
- ease of maintenance.
The disadvantages include excessive softness, which is the cause of frequent strain, especially when significant heating. Such as cookware are susceptible to oxidation, making it impossible to prepare acidic foods.
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If aluminum cookware operation it is important to follow the rules of care, otherwise the product loses its quality.
Enamelled versions are attracted by its variety and brightness of colors
Enamel, ceramics and glass
Enamelware is beloved by many housewives, because it has significant functionality and a wide variety of forms. Of the positive qualities of such utensils can note durability, operation, durability, ease of maintenance and a variety of looks. Minor disadvantage can be regarded as the fragility of the glaze, which leads to the appearance of chips and cracks.
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To avoid loud noises during heating, especially in the case of boiling water, you should choose pans with a flat bottom, which will not serve the resonator.
Ceramics has no magnetic properties, so it can not be used with an induction hob
Another material that has acquired a certain popularity in the cookware, is glass. But it is not recommended to purchase for use with the induction hob. Possible to buy glass in only two cases:
- If the thickness of the bottom is not less than 5 cm;
- There is a special floor that provides magnetic properties, and makes refractory glass.
Ceramic tableware completely useless for induction cooktops because it has no magnetic properties and will simply not be heated to this type of plates.
Brass contains so small amount of magnetic particles that do not provide adequate heating
Brass
In the market you can find items made of brass cookware. By itself, the brass has ferromagnetic properties, as it contains in its structure particles capable of performing the conductors. But their number is negligible, so you should be prepared for a weak heating of the bottom. Also, this material is generally unsuitable for cooking, so consider it not worth it.
An important consideration when selecting a perfectly smooth bottom
dishes parameters
Ware in induction cookers, has a higher price than usual, so when you select should consider some important criteria, not to get the wrong thing. The main parameters of utensils for induction cookers are:
- presence of ferromagnetic properties at the bottom of the selected object;
- the thickness of the bottom must be no less than 5 cm;
- also apply to the diameter of the requirements which must be greater than 12 cm.
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Otherwise, a low height (20 cm) above the plate will form an electromagnetic field, which would exceed the maximum permissible limits for the person that will lead to problems with health.
- the bottom should be perfectly flat, with no chips or cracks. It is not recommended to use utensils that had been used for a gas stove, as the resulting carbon deposits can lead to reduction in thermal conductivity.
The wall thickness is also an important factor in the choice of subjects for induction cookers
marking
When choosing items for the induction cooker should pay attention to the presence of marking. All the manufacturers of these products are applied special icons on the bottom, so that the buyer could immediately determine the possibility of using pots or pans on the induction hob.
Symbol of belonging to a class of utensils for use with this type of plates is an icon in the form of a schematic of the loop, or spiral-like heart. "Induction" - a word Induction also applied.
A stylized icon indicates the possibility of using coils of the induction hob with utensils
Adapters for dishes
One of the ways to save budget is to purchase a special adapter that allows you to turn any pan into utensils for induction cooking. Its acquisition will help save on replacement of existing items.
In most cases, such an adapter is a flat disc having a handle. When using it must be placed in the heating region. Atop disk set pan or frying pan, which normally can not be used with induction panel.
The acquisition will allow the adapter to cook on the stoves of this type in any pan or skillet
Leading manufacturers of tableware
There are many brands that specialize in production of cookware. Among the options are manifold and articles intended for use on an induction cooker. And every woman can choose the product not only in appearance but also in a certain price range.
Kukmara. Despite the Latin name of this plant produces high quality samples located in Kukmor
budget options
One of the leaders in user popularity ware producers are Mark Kukmara. Products manufactured at the factory Kukmorsky metalloposudy. Advantageously demand aluminum samples, equipped with a ferromagnetic coating the bottom and having additional non-stick layer of ceramic on the outer surface. The average cost of the product brand is 1300-1500 rubles.
Frying Kukmara
"Gourmet" offers high quality and beautiful appearance products
The average price segment
Here the leader is the trademark "Gourmet", which exists since 1991. The basis of all made up utensils stainless steel products, which in terms of quality are as good as well-known brand Zepter. The advantages include high assembly quality, perfectly flat surface, bottom thickness, the heating uniformity - all this allows to cook without adding water. Cost of production varies between 2500-3800 rubles.
Gourmet Induction frying pan
Rondell - a world famous brand that produces products with a scientific approach
Premium class
In the first place consumers' popularity rating is well-known brand tableware Rondell. It is made of stainless steel or cast iron. ware production for induction cooker has been adjusted by the manufacturer rather recently, in 2005. On the development of a unique combination of two materials to ensure the highest quality of working scientists in a specially created for this lab. All products are guaranteed. Stainless steel Warranty is three years in the iron - 25 years. The outer surface of the articles coated with the special enamel, which can be applied in any well plates and can withstand washing in the dishwasher. The average cost of brand cookware is 4500-4900 rubles.
Induction Frying Rondell
Iron blades are better left on the wall for beauty and use wooden or silicone that do not scratch the surface
Operation Tips
It is important to consider not only dishes selection factors but also to know the rules of its use. Compliance will ensure the preservation of functional and quality throughout its entire service life. Experts recommend to observe the following simple rules:
- stir food allowed wood or silicone blades;
- the use of metallic objects is inexpedient, as they heat up quickly;
- put pots or pans on the burners must be exclusively centered;
- if the article has a thin wall, then leaving it for a long time at the plate unattended impossible because the probability of deformation;
- people wearing pacemakers, it is undesirable to stay near the induction cooker;
- use items that have a deposit, it is not recommended, because then any problems with purification;
- Before applying are encouraged to get acquainted with the requirements of the instructions from the manufacturer.
It is important to put the pan on the center of the heating area, otherwise creates a magnetic field that is harmful to health
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Kitchen utensils and various accessories for the care and proper use of plates and dishes are presented in a wide variety of easy selection of the taste, color and budget.
Induction cooker wins in all parameters, compared with the electric or gas. But you need to know the rules for selecting the optimum settings, so cooking was productive and fun. Once again, find out what utensils needed for induction panels can be by watching the video.