Tableware For Induction Cookers

Induction cookers are increasingly conquering the kitchen. Owners of such boards appreciate the superiority of such equipment in comparison with traditional cookers. However, there is a firm opinion that induction requires for itself some unusual dishes. And this circumstance hinders the purchase of an induction plate, because I do not want to part with the usual set of pots and pans. Is it really? And can we allow the dishes to be an obstacle when choosing a modern plate?

To begin with, the induction cooker (or hob ) really has special properties that impose certain restrictions on the used dishes. On the gas stove, the dishes are heated by an open flame, and everything is clear with it, and about the dishes, as well. On a regular electric stove, the heating elements are located inside the discs, which, when heated, transfer heat to the dishes. And such electric stoves are well studied by users. On glass-ceramic modern panels, heaters are placed under the surface and heat the panel in the area of the burner, from where heat is transferred to the dishes.

A completely different principle of heating dishes on an induction cooker. It heats the bottom of the dishes, that is, heat is not transferred from something hot - the panel's burner, the disc, the fire. Schematically, the process looks like this. Under the surface of the plate is an inductor, which, with the help of the magnetic field that it creates, induces eddy currents on the bottom of the dishes. In this case, the bottom and the dishes themselves are heated. It is clear, if the bottom of a non-magnetic material, for example, glass, then there will be no heating. Moreover, the cooker does not start at all. It turns out that there are special requirements to the dishes. Consider the pots and pans from different materials and understand that everything is not nearly as scary as it seemed.

Since the induction plates have an absolutely smooth and flat panel (glass ceramic hob), then there is a general rule for the used dishes - the bottom should be flat and even when heated, without deformation and concavities, to fit snugly against the plate. The thick bottom is more resistant to deformations. In addition, the thicker bottom is more heat-consuming and the heat is retained for a long time. With respect to magnetic properties - it is easy to check your favorite utensils with a permanent magnet: dishes are suitable if the magnet sticks to the bottom. When buying new dishes, we check the marking - on new high-quality cookware the producers must put a mark on which plate it can be used.

Steel tableware with enamel coating. Iron (steel), enameled, utensils perfectly suited for induction cookers. Old pots in the bottom can have a concave indentation in the center, which can cause a noticeable buzz or squeaking when the plate is working. Modern enameled cookware does not cause this effect, as it is done with a flat bottom.

Dishes made of cast iron. Eco-friendly and durable, with a thick flat bottom, with excellent thermal conductivity - cast iron dishes are ideal for induction. If it still has an enamel coating, it is doubly good, because Easier care and it is not afraid of corrosion. That's just some of the fragility and heaviness of cast iron require careful handling.

Utensils from stainless steel. Utensils from magnetized stainless steel are certainly suitable, non-magnetic stainless steel should have a thickened bottom of a ferromagnetic alloy (check with a magnet). For all other parameters, stainless steel is the most modern material for kitchen utensils, suitable for stoves and ovens of any type. It is distinguished by its beautiful appearance, reliability and hygiene, ease of maintenance and resistance to rust (many stainless steel washers are washed from stainless steel). A small detail - in the absence of non-stick coating, when frying the food should be laid out in a preheated steel pan or frying pan.

Aluminum dishes . Long-purchased dishes, which do not have a bottom of ferromagnetic materials, are not suitable for induction cookers. New freshly produced aluminum dishes are checked for markings or checked by a magnet and we decide whether to use it or not.

Dishes from copper . By analogy with aluminum, copper should also have a ferromagnetic bottom. Then it is perfect for induction cookers and kitchens. In view of the incomparable characteristics, modern copper utensils are usually produced suitable for all plates.

Dishes made of ceramics . Good old ceramics does not have the property of magnetizing, hence, it does not apply to a plate with induction. But if you buy a dedicated, new ceramic with a ferromagnetic bottom specially for induction cookers, you can continue to enjoy its characteristic properties - aesthetics and natural materials, excellent thermoregulation and heat resistance, and ease of care.

Glassware . It would seem, well, how can glass be applied to induction? And yet, there is an option. For non-magnetic dishes, special induction discs or adapters for induction cookers are manufactured. The disc is placed under non-magnetic dishes, heated and transfers heat to the dishes. With such a disk you can cook in any bowl (do not forget only about the even bottom) - from aluminum, ceramics, copper and glass.

It remains to touch the diameter of the dishes. The main requirement - the diameter of the bottom should be not less than 12 cm, otherwise the plate will not turn on. There is an explanation for this, related to the technical side of the question, but we will not go into details of the magnetic fields and electric waves. If you are used to or want to cook in an Asian frying pan Wok with a characteristic shape and a small bottom, then choose items specifically for induction.

So, shortly covered kitchen utensils (inventory) of the basic materials. And, as a result, they did not find any insurmountable obstacles to using almost any of them on plates with induction. We wish the reader good acquisitions that will bring harmony and convenience and tasty food to the house. By the way, going to a hike for the purchase of kitchen equipment - a sink, a mixer, accessories, kitchen appliances, including hoods for the kitchen and hob - we suggest you familiarize yourself with the assortment of the online store Atlant-Yu, site http: //www.atlant-u .ru.