It might not be so new these days, but induction cooking still seems to intimidate a lot of home cooks. Despite their sleek design and the plethora of induction cooktop benefits, we are still hesitant about investing in induction hobs thanks to a confusion over how they work, which pans we can use, and what are the benefits of induction cooking.
Here, we explain just what exactly induction cooking is, which pans are suitable, and why you should consider investing in induction. But don’t worry—we won’t get too technical!
#1 What is induction?
Simply put, induction cook tops use magnetic fields to generate heat.
In an induction cooker, a coil of copper wire sits underneath the cooking top and an alternating electric current is passed through it to create electromagnetic energy. This creates heat in the iron-based core of your cookware, allowing you to cook without the dangers of a naked flame using an energy-efficient and evenly transferred heat.
#2 How do induction hob pans work?
The copper coil magnet in an induction cooker combines with the iron in your pan to create an electromagnetic field which in turn produces energy and heat. Since the iron content in the pan is spread throughout its core, induction hob pans generally heat up more quickly and evenly compared to classic gas cookers.