Induction cooker: disadvantages when cooking and energy balance

An induction cooker has advantages, but also disadvantages. We have put together for you how you can benefit from technology in the kitchen and what negative sides of induction you can expect when cooking with induction.

Disadvantages when cooking with the induction cooker: high price negates good energy balance

• Health risk: An induction cooker works via electromagnetic fields - we explain the technology in detail in a separate article. These magnetic fields are not harmless if the cookware does not completely cover the hob. You will also find magnetic fields in the environment, but not in this strength. A lot of energy is needed to cook. If you wear a pacemaker or are pregnant, you should keep a safe distance of at least 40 centimeters from the induction hob.
• Price: Induction cookers are generally significantly more expensive than, for example, a cooker with infrared technology. A purchase is really only worthwhile if you cook a lot and often. Only then will you save energy costs in the long run. We have summarized the power consumption and costs of an induction cooker for you in another article.
• Cookware: With an induction cooker, you can only cook with cookware whose bottom is magnetic. Many pots and pans that you can use on gas or infrared will not heat up on induction. This means that in addition to purchasing the induction cooker, there are often additional costs for the right dishes. You must also calculate these costs if you hope to save on energy costs or if you want to cook in an environmentally friendly manner.

Advantages of the induction cooker in the fast kitchen

• Economy: Cooking with induction is just as economical as cooking with gas. The pot or pan is heated directly, not just the hob itself. This means that no energy is lost when preheating, and there is also no residual heat. You can expect energy savings of around 30 percent compared to an infrared oven.
• Safety: Since the hob is not heated, but only the cookware, the risk of burns is low. However, this does not mean that you can touch the hob immediately after cooking. This is not heated by induction, but it is heated by the hot pot.
• Speed: Cooking on an induction hob is just as fast as cooking with gas: you switch on and the pot is heated immediately. Cooking is faster.

What you should pay attention to when cleaning an induction hob is shown in the next post.