Cooking with induction?

[Jelle]

Has anyone experience with cooking with induction? I am looking for people who have investigated into the safety of this technology and can share their thoughts.

[9ideon]

Did it for years (Electric cooking).

Perfectly safe, keep safety protocols to ensure, it's a little different from gas stoves (cooking times etc), play around a little with simple stuff, also make sure the pots and pans are for induction or both.

Get a good cleaning thingy too, crap gets stuck completely different than with gas.

Buy a book for cooking (with recipes) on electric stoves.

Best of luck.

PS: Just in case you read Dutch, article here.

[onevoice]

We have been using a portable induction heating unit for years. We like it, it works as well as an electric stove and is cheaper to operate. No issues with using this at all. Only downside is that an induction compatible frying pan or pot is needed to work. If a magnet is attracted to the bottom of a pot or pan, then it is compatible with it.

[grapevine]

I was forced into buying an induction stove after our dual-fuel stove packed in a couple of years ago. I'd always been against an electric hob because our cats, quite inexplicably, have a tendency to jump onto any surface just when and where you wouldn't want them to, so the induction oven was an acceptable replacement. Yes, the hobs get hot, but not like electric plates, which take time to warm up and cool down. The heating element seems to turn off and on, so that when something is simmering you can hear it bubbling, then it goes quiet and 3-4 seconds later it repeats, like on-off-on-off rather than constant. So yes, better than an electric hob and easier to keep clean than gas, but I still miss the gas hob.

An important considerations is that not all pans work on the induction hob, so you might need to buy new ones.

Good Luck Jelle!

[ian33]

been using a single hob for 5+ years no probs..portable for house moves..clean efficient

[seekingtruth]

If you like to cook and have the right pans you will love how fast they get to temperature. You can buy a single standalone unit for cheap if you want to test it out (or to have an extra hob, always a good option to have).

Way better than ceramic, electric, halogen etc.

[Jelle]

Thanks you all for the feedback! And whats your thoughts on the Extremely low frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields (EMF) that are being used?

"Studies on the dangers of Extremely Low Frequency (ELF) electromagnetic fields (EMF) have produced mixed results, with some suggesting potential health risks while others find no conclusive evidence. A key area of research has focused on potential links between ELF exposure and childhood leukemia, with some epidemiological studies showing a weak positive association. However, methodological issues and a lack of established biophysical mechanisms weaken the strength of these findings. Other studies explore potential impacts on other health outcomes, including cancer, neurological diseases, and reproductive health, with varying results"

Also found this article: https://therationalkitchen.com/induction-cooking-safe/ - which clarifies a lot (also read the comments)

[leavesoftrees]

I have been using a portable single hob for a few years - it is great. My first one was from IKEA. It lasted two days so don’t buy one from IKEA. This This one is good. I like that you it has a timer which switches the hob off when finished - much more convenient than standing over a gas stove

[Isserley]

Posted by Jelle (here)
Has anyone experience with cooking with induction? I am looking for people who have investigated into the safety of this technology and can share their thoughts.

A few years ago we moved into a new house and bought everything new so I did some research on induction cooking as well.
Since I was pregnant a little over 3 years ago, I was used to looking at everything from multiple angles - is it safe for pregnant women & and their babies?
You've already hinted that you have doubts - and your doubts are justified. It's not 100% safe says the official research, which translates to - it's not safe at all.

While induction stoves are generally considered safe, there are some concerns about their potential impact on pregnant women and young children due to electromagnetic fields. Studies have shown that using induction cooktops as the primary cooking fuel during pregnancy may be associated with increased risks of small for gestational age (SGA) and low birth weight (LBW).

MF Exposure:
Induction cooktops generate electromagnetic fields (EMF). While these fields are generally below safety limits for the general population, some studies suggest that exposure, especially at close distances, could be higher than recommended for pregnant women and young children

That was a big red flag for me. Pregnant or not - I don't want that in my house, nor wifi, air fryers, and other "modern" junk.


https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33846994/


A glass-ceramic hob is a great alternative - it looks the same but it is not considered "energy-efficient cooking" as Induction is, but I do not care for that enough to put health of my family at risk.

[Jelle]

A glass-ceramic hob is a great alternative - it looks the same but it is not considered "energy-efficient cooking" as Induction is, but I do not care for that enough to put health of my family at risk.

Thanks for the information and you're viewpoints Isserley, ceramic is also on my radar.