What is an induction cooker?
At first blush, an induction cooking plate may look a lot like a modern heating tray. However, these stove-top cooking units can produce rapid heat and the same type of cooking control that is possible when using a gas range.The ScienceAn induction cooker is a stove-top cooking panel that, when supplied with an electric current, creates an oscillating magnetic field that transfers heat to the cooking vessel and not the surrounding environment. An electric copper coil located under the glass-like surface of the cooker provides the oscillating electromagnetic current.SafetyWith an induction cooker, the chance of being burned is greatly reduced because all the heat energy goes directly into the iron cooking pot or pan. As a result, there is no open flame or glowing heating element.BenefitsAn induction cooking plate provides a greater heating efficiency when used in preparing a meal. Furthermore, the open or unused portion of the cooking surface will only generate a minimal amount of heat,