How should I choose between a gas stove and an induction cooker?

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Kitchen is an important scene of family life, every day in the show cooking wonderful. Gas stove and induction cooker as common kitchen utensils, each has its own characteristics. This article will analyze their advantages and disadvantages from a practical point of view to help you choose the right kitchen utensils for your own kitchen.

1、The principle of heating

(1) induction cooker

①．Heating efficiency advantage

When the induction cooker is heated, the internal coil is electrified to generate an alternating magnetic field, so that the bottom electrons of the iron-containing pot rotate to produce eddy current heating, and the thermal efficiency is higher. For example, an induction cooker takes much less time to boil a pot of water than a gas stove, saving time on cooking and making coffee or hot milk quickly for busy office workers.

②. The limitation of pot adaptation

However, the induction cooker is only effective for ferromagnetic pot, aluminum, copper and other materials can not be heated pot. If the home has aluminum pot, the use of induction cookers will need to purchase additional ferromagnetic pot, increase costs.

(2) gas stoves

①．Basic principles of heating

Gas stove is the mixture of natural gas and air in the stove after ignition, through heat radiation and convection will transfer heat to the bottom of the pot. Its thermal efficiency is relatively low induction cooker, but flexibility is strong.

②. The advantage of firepower regulation

The flame intensity of the gas cooker can be adjusted instantaneously in a wide range. When simmered, the flame is small, which can slowly release the delicious taste of the ingredients. When stir-fried, the flame is large, which can quickly lock the moisture and nutrition of the ingredients. It is suitable for the Chinese cooking family that pursues“Wok gas”.

2、Control experience

(1) induction cooker

①. Precise temperature control

Induction Cooker control interface is simple, temperature and power regulation precision is high. It can precisely control the heat according to the ingredients and cooking methods. For example, when boiling eggs, setting the appropriate temperature can produce eggs with a just-solid yolk and a fresh and tender taste, can make the steak surface golden yellow, inside fresh and juicy.

②. Smart menu functions

Some high-end induction cookers have intelligent menus. Pressing the corresponding buttons can automatically complete the cooking process of porridge, soup, frying and frying, without constant staring.

③. Heating area limitation

But induction cooker heating area fixed, pot moving temperature will be interrupted, need to re-adjust, to like spoon inconvenience.

(2) gas stoves

①. Flame feedback control

For experienced chefs and cooks alike, gas stove control is a human interaction with the flame. When the knob is rotated, the flame size is fed back in real time with the change of air flow, and the combustion state can be judged by observing the flame color. The blue flame means that the combustion is sufficient, and the yellow or red flame means that the combustion is not sufficient, and the throttle needs to be adjusted.

②. Experience and control

People who use gas stoves for a long time can perceive the intensity of fire through the intensity of burning sound, and accurately control the fire by experience and feel.

③. Safety protection needs

But this way needs some time and experience accumulation, and open fire operation for children have safety hazards, families with children need to pay attention to safety protection.

3、Safety and environmental protection

(1) induction cooker

①. No fire hazard

Induction Cooker Without Fire, eliminate the fire hazard, even inflammable items on the side do not have to worry about causing a fire.

②. Multiple security measures

Also equipped with a variety of safety protection functions, such as anti-dry protection can cut off the power when the pot dry burning, to avoid damage and fire pots, child lock function can prevent children from misoperation; Overheat automatic power-off function can take measures to protect the life of induction cooker and the safety of users when the equipment overheats.

③. The advantages of environmental protection

In environmental protection aspect, the induction cooker does not produce the combustion waste gas, to the indoor air quality influence is small.

(2) gas stoves

①. Flameout protective devices

Modern gas stove has flameout protection device, when the flame goes out accidentally, it will cut off the gas supply automatically to prevent gas leakage.

②. Combustion technology improvement

With the continuous improvement of combustion technology, full air intake design and pulse ignition technology, the combustion efficiency is improved and the emission of harmful gases is reduced.

③．Risk of harmful gases

Combustion of natural gas mainly produces carbon dioxide and water, but incomplete combustion produces harmful gases such as carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) . Carbon monoxide is colourless, odourless and life-threatening. When using a gas stove, ensure that the room is well ventilated and install a exhaust hood to vent the harmful gas.

4、Cost of use

(1) initial input

①. The price advantage of induction cooker

Induction cooker entry-level prices are relatively low, simple installation, only socket can be used, without the need for complex pipeline installation.

②. The cost of gas stoves is high

Gas stove need supporting gas pipeline, if there is no ready-made pipeline at home, also need to pay additional installation costs, the overall cost is much higher than the induction cooker, the budget is limited family choose induction cooker more economical.

(2) long-term use

①. Daily energy consumption comparison

In terms of daily use, there is a certain difference in energy consumption cost between induction cooker and Gas Cooker. Induction cookers consume electricity and gas stoves consume natural gas, although the cost varies depending on frequency of use and local energy prices.

②. Cost considerations of pots and pans

But induction cooker need special pot, will increase the extra cost. If there is a suitable pot at home and the frequency of use is not high, the comprehensive cost of the induction cooker may not be high; if the gas cooker is often used for cooking and the pot is adapted, the long-term use cost of the gas cooker may be lower.

5、Cleaning and maintenance

(1) induction cooker

①. Easy surface cleaning

The glass panel of the induction cooker is smooth and non-porous, and the oil stain can be cleaned by wiping with a wet cloth.

②. Cleaning tips

But when cleaning, we should pay attention to avoid scratching the panel with a metal spatula, affecting the appearance and service life; also do not use acidic cleaners, so as not to corrode the panel. Induction cooker internal structure is simple, low failure rate, maintenance needs professional operation.

(2) gas stoves

①. Key points for cleaning parts

Gas stove cover easy carbon deposition, need to use toothpicks or small brush cleaning; kitchen oil, to remove cleaning; stove gap easy to hide dirt, can use a vacuum cleaner or small brush cleaning.

②. Convenience of modern design

Modern gas stoves are designed with cleaning convenience in mind. Some products are designed with removable burners, enamel brackets and nano-coatings to shorten cleaning time. Some high-end models have“Self-cleaning” function, through high-temperature baking oil carbonized after cleaning.

Conclusion

Gas stoves and induction cookers have their own advantages and disadvantages. In the pursuit of efficient and accurate, safe and environmentally friendly and limited budget, choose induction cooker; Love Chinese cooking, pay attention to cooking feel and flexibility and home gas pipeline conditions, choose gas stove. Can also be based on the actual needs of the family“Double stove and”, so that they work together for life to bring more convenience and delicious. The happiness of the kitchen lies in cooking for the family, not in the choice of utensils.