The fundamental difference between induction panels and other types of stoves is the method of heat generation. These stoves have advantageous differences from conventional kitchen appliances in several respects, however, special requirements are imposed on the selection of utensils for cooking on them. Having understood the principles of operation of such a stove, choosing suitable devices for it will not be at all difficult.
The main requirement for such utensils is that they must be magnetized. Therefore, aluminum, copper, glass and other products that lack magnetic properties are not suitable for these plates.
What utensils should be in the kitchen
Once you have an induction hob, there is no need to update all your cookware. If your devices meet the necessary requirements, they can also be used. It’s also worth considering: if you place the wrong kind of cookware on such a panel, it won’t even turn on.
Kitchen utensils made for induction hobs are of high quality and have remarkable user characteristics. The main advantage of these items is that when heated, the heat is evenly distributed over the entire surface of the pan. Special induction products can also be used on simple stoves - both electric and gas.
When choosing dishes of excellent quality, produced specifically for such panels, it is important to remember that:
- the material of manufacture must have ferromagnetic properties (the products of many manufacturers have certain markings);
- the minimum diameter of the bottom is 12 cm, for the necessary contact of its surface with the heating element;
- minimum bottom thickness - 2-6 mm;
- the bottom is without deformation, smooth;
- The approximate price of a frying pan is 2500 rubles, a saucepan costs approximately 3500.
In addition, any induction product has a special disk that promotes rapid heating, accumulation and uniform distribution of heat. All specialty pots and pans have a spiral mark.
All oven-safe containers also ensure even heat distribution and are marked with a spiral symbol. When choosing items for cooking, you need to pay attention to their size; when installing in the oven, they should not touch the edges, but fit there freely.
Materials for making induction cookware
As a rule, stainless steel or cast iron is used in the manufacture of any kitchen utensils for induction hobs. There are also appliances made of aluminum, the bottom of which has a ferromagnetic metal coating, and cooking containers with a non-stick coating. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Differences between kitchen products made from different materials.
- Stainless steel appliances are impervious to oxidation. Dishes prepared in them do not lose their beneficial qualities. In stainless steel containers, food can be stored in the refrigerator for a certain period of time.The disadvantages include the following: during the cooking process, food often burns; The alloy of the manufacturing material contains nickel, which can contribute to allergies.
- Kitchen utensils made of cast iron are quite durable, they retain heat much longer and guarantee uniform heating of the surface. Such utensils are chemically inert; nothing harmful gets into the dish during cooking. The disadvantages of such products include the following: most often they are very heavy; It is not recommended to cook sour dishes in it; the surface of cast iron utensils is porous, which means that various odors are absorbed into it (therefore it is better to choose utensils whose surface is as smooth as possible); products are fragile - if dropped they may break; susceptible to corrosion in the absence of an enamel coating.
- Enameled kitchen appliances, which are made from steel alloys, can also be used for induction panels. When choosing such dishes, you should pay special attention to the shape of the bottom - it should be flat. If there is a depression at the bottom, it can become an amplifier for wave vibrations, which will cause noise during operation of such a pot or pan.
- For aluminum accessories, the bottom must be made of metal with ferromagnetic properties. Such products are very light and have good thermal conductivity. The disadvantages of these kitchen items include the following: acidic foods cannot be stored in them; Aluminum appliances quickly deteriorate in appearance.
- Pots and pans with non-stick coating require special care, otherwise they will lose their properties.
Manufacturers
Kitchen utensils designed for induction cookers are produced by both Russian and foreign manufacturers, and a wide variety of such kitchen utensils allows everyone to choose an acceptable combination of price and quality.
The modern consumer market offers a huge selection of products for induction cookers. Next, we will look at the most popular manufacturers of this product.
The German company Fissler can be called a premium manufacturer. Ergonomic, high-quality and stylish tableware is produced here. The company's product range includes not only pots and pans, there is also a wide selection of pressure cookers, fryers, and woks. However, the market value of these products is higher than average.
The German company Woll produces a special line of cast cookware for induction panels, which has a titanium-ceramic coating Titan Plus, the thickness of its bottom is 10 mm. This line, along with pots and pans of various sizes, presents ladles and stewpans of various shapes. It is worth noting that all of these products are made by hand, so they are suitable for those consumers who are not used to saving on quality.
If, when deciding on purchasing induction accessories, you have chosen cast iron products, you should pay attention to the range of the Finnish company Hackman. It is a leading manufacturer of metal kitchen utensils and has a long history. The company offers a wide selection of accessories made of excellent quality cast iron.
Owners of induction hobs who want to save money while buying quality kitchen utensils can turn to the well-known Tefal (France). They offer a wide range of products at reasonable prices. You should pay attention to which series the products belong to - not all of them are intended for use on induction cookers. The company has developed separate series of products specifically for such cookers.
Also, the Czech company Tescoma offers customers stainless steel kitchen utensils for induction cookers at quite reasonable prices (about 2 thousand rubles). Cookware as a New Year's gift: 5 options that will please almost any woman
