The induction cooktop: modern & effective.

If you are looking for a new cooktop, you will not be able to avoid the term induction. Induction cooktop are currently in vogue as they offer a number of advantages over gas and electric cooktop. Energy efficiency, for example. With an induction cooktop, you use around 20% less energy than with simple glass ceramic cooktop. However, they are also a lot more expensive. Read more about the comparison of cooktop in our article "cooktops. Self-sufficient. Safe. Intelligent".

There are many myths about induction on the Internet. You can charge a cell phone with an induction cooktop. Cooking interacts with radio-controlled clocks and pacemakers. And pets, with their sensitive ears, hear the basic frequency of the magnetic forces twice as loudly as humans. Is that right? We went in search of answers and had our cooktop expert Brian explain the function and handling of induction cooktop.

What is induction?

However, induction is not really new. The English naturalist Michael Faraday discovered electromagnetic induction in 1831 when he tried to reverse the way a magnet works.

In the kitchen, induction ensures efficient heat supply. This is made possible by a coil made of copper wire that sits under the ceramic plate of the hob, explains Brian. This coil generates a magnetic field. If you now place suitable dishes, such as a pot, on the hob, the pot is heated by the magnetic field. And only where it comes into contact with the plate. This not only saves energy, but is also much safer in terms of burns.

Advantages and disadvantages of induction cooktop

Induction cooktop have even more advantages over their competitors, electric and gas cooktop. But of course they also have disadvantages. So that you know the most important aspects when buying an induction cooktop, we have put together a pros and cons list.

Induction or electric cooktop?

Do I absolutely need induction or will a simple electric cooktop do? Everyone should answer this question for themselves. And honestly. Ask yourself: What type of cook am I? Are you a frequent cook who cooks for family and friends (several times) a day? Are you a hobby cook with professional tools who likes to try out new and unusual recipes? Or are you somewhere between an everyday cook and a functional cook?

An induction cooktop can be the best choice, especially for families. It allows you to cook quickly and in an energy-saving way. Aspects that are always a topic in everyday family life. The cooktop also scores points for safety. No hot hotplates without a pot means no more burning fingers. The stove only heats up where a pot or pan is currently standing. You also benefit from the latest technologies. The latest models not only have a touch pad, which is now almost standard on modern hobs. They also have an image display and cooking assistants to help you choose cooking time and temperature.