The Advantages Of Induction Hobs

Gas hobs have long been the first choice for professional kitchens all over the world. However in recent years we've seen an increasing number of restaurants and catering outlets across Europe adopting the induction style of cooking instaed. This method of hob based cooking is not only limited to professional kitchen's more and more homeowners are choosing to incorporate induction hobs into their new kitchen designs, here's a quick rundown of just why this type of cooking is becoming increasingly widespread: Induction Hobs - Induction Range Cooker Induction Hobs - Induction Range Cooker Speed - The process of induction means that the pan heats up much quicker than with gas or electric based cooking. Induction hobs work by using electromagnetic activity in the cooker top to trigger electromagnetic activity in the pan, so the pan effectively heats itself up without the middleman i.e. flames. This means less time waiting for things to heat up, so therefore food can be cooked quicker. In a restaurant environment this means much quicker service and happy customers. Energy efficiency - With the pan heating itself up more of that heat can get to the food. gas and electric hobs give off radiant heat which heats everything around them. In a professional kitchen environment this means a lot less radiant heat is emotted during cooking; a cooler kitchen means happier, more efficient chefs! Induction hobs are a much more energy efficient way to cook due to the reduced energy consumption that comes with quicker cooking. Safety - The hob area can be one of the most dangerous places in the kitchen whether a domestic one or a professional one. Induction hobs are much safer than gas or electric hobs because it is the pan that gets hot rather than the stove. No flames means no accidental fires, and no gas means no gas leaks. The pans used in induction cooking also cool down almost as qucik as they heat up so there's less risk of burning yourself as you serve the food. Control - Professional chefs have always preferred gas stoves over electric as gas is much more responsive when you turn it up or down. Induction hobs are just as responsive as gas hobs when the temperature is increased or decreased. In fact, induction hobs allow better control with smaller temperature increments and better performance at low temperatures so it's much easier to keep things warm without burning or overcooking them. Cleaning - The fact that an induction hob doesn't get hot (other than the heat of the pan) means that food residue doesn't burn onto the hob. A spillage just calls for a quick wipe wipe rather than an intense scrub. The surface of an induction hob is completely flat too so it's incredibly easy to wipe over compared to gas or electric hobs with bits that detach and protrude!

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