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Today we would like to talk to you about an interesting topic for 2023. Induction cooking versus gas cooking. This topic is really heating up since the Federal Agency is taking a strong stance against using gas cooking in the future.
Although we here at “Design on Tap” do not have any comment on the following article from CNN, we do think it’s important that our consumer stays informed.
New York CNN excerpt —
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A federal agency is considering a ban on gas stoves, a source of indoor pollution linked to childhood asthma.
Richard Trumka Jr., a US Consumer Product Safety commissioner, set off a firestorm this week by saying in an interview with Bloomberg that gas stoves posed a “hidden hazard” and suggested the agency could ban them.
Trumka confirmed to CNN that “everything’s on the table” when it comes to gas stoves, but stressed that any ban would apply only to new gas stoves, not existing ones”
Induction versus Gas Cooking
Which is better, induction vs gas cooking? Induction cooktops have become all the rage as of late, which is for a pretty good reason. Yes, people still use traditional electric coil cooktops as well as hot burning gas versions too. However, induction cooking is making a quick rise to the top of the cooking pack.
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Induction cooking is much faster than gas cooking. On an induction cooktop, you can boil water in under half the time it takes to boil on a gas cooktop.
It is much quicker to cook anything with an induction cooktop than with gas or an electric stove. Induction cooktops are much more efficient than gas cooktops.
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Many people might be wary of induction cooking, which is understandable because it is new and weird. Yet, the fact of the matter is that induction cooking is safe, easy, and fast. Now, we don’t want to destroy your heavenly ideals concerning gas cooking.
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Don’t get us wrong, cooking with gas has been around for a very long time now. There is no denying that cooking with natural gas is reliable, time-tested, and works—however, others like the newest and more modern induction cooking approach.
Do chefs prefer Gas or Induction?
Professional chefs prefer induction cooktops because they are more straightforward than using gas or electricity. Chefs adore induction cooking since it produces fast heat and precise temperature control.
The controls are safe to use since you never have to worry about open flames or hot burners. The process also saves money on utility costs, providing a more efficient cooking option. However, there are still some disadvantages to this system:
- Buzzing sound. There may be a small buzzing noise associated with the magnetic field when in use.
- Pricey. Although the prices are coming down for induction cooktops, they are still more expensive than ceramic or gas cooktops.
- Inflexibility of cookware
- Undefined cooking zone
Conclusion
Induction cooking is a great thing all-around, and something that is becoming more and more prevalent as time passes. It can offer the consumer a number of different benefits that traditional cooking appliances cannot, ranging from energy efficiency to overall safety. If considering Induction remember to always check your cookware with a magnet. Otherwise, you might be eating cold food for dinner!
Be sure to contact your appliance expert @ “Design on Tap” if you have any additional questions about cooking with Induction!
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