What is the difference between electric ceramic stove and induction cooker

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The kitchen is the birthplace of our daily meals and the home of family warmth and love. In this small world, electric ceramic ovens and induction cookers are like two culinary virtuosos, often leaving us with a choice. Which of them is better? And how do you choose wisely based on your needs? Below, let's take a look at the in-depth analysis from a variety of practical perspectives.

1、The principle of heating

(1) induction cooker

Induction cooker rely on internal coil to produce alternating magnetic field, when the ferromagnetic pot placed on it, the bottom of the pot will produce eddy current and directly heating. This heating method is extremely efficient, thermal efficiency can reach more than 90% . For example, boil a pot of water, induction cooker only 2-3 minutes, can greatly save time, very suitable for busy office workers and students. However, it has limitations, only for ferromagnetic pot, aluminum pot, ceramic pot and other non-magnetic pot can not be used.

(2) electric ceramic furnace

Electric ceramic furnace through the internal NI-CR alloy heating wire electrify heating, heat through the ceramic panel uniform radiation, infrared heating pot. Its heating is relatively mild, thermal efficiency between 60%-70% . It takes about 5-7 minutes to boil the same pot of water. But it is heated evenly, suitable for slow stew, boiling and other cooking methods, such as stewed soup, can make the soup flavor more rich and mellow. Moreover, electric ceramic stove not pick pot, iron pot, aluminum pot, ceramic pot, glass pot, etc. can be used.

2、Cooking effect

(1) induction cooker

If you love Chinese cooking, like stir-frying, frying, induction cooker is the ideal choice. It can quickly heat up, providing strong firepower, so that the instant pot to high temperature. When stir-fried vegetables, can make vegetables bright color, taste crisp and tender, retain nutrition and moisture; fried steak, high temperature can lock juice, make steak crisp outside and inside tender. At the same time, the induction cooker fire adjustment precision, can according to food and cooking stage flexible adjustment.

(2) electric ceramic furnace

Electric ceramic stoves are more suitable for slow cooking. When stewing meat, a small fire can make the meat soft rotten taste, rich soup. Such as stewed pork, stewed slowly 2-3 hours, meat flabby deboned, that is, the entrance. In addition, it can also be used for boiling tea, hot coffee, water temperature can be maintained stable, distributed tea or coffee aroma.

3、Safety in use

(1) induction cooker

Induction cooker work without fire, reducing the fire hazard, the family has children or the elderly safer. However, it will produce a certain intensity of electromagnetic radiation, although the radiation value of regular products is within the range of national standards, but pregnant women, young children and people who are sensitive to radiation still need to pay attention. Keep distance as far as possible when using, avoid long time close contact. In addition, the panel when working will be hot, but the temperature is relatively low, generally will not burn people, but still be careful to touch.

(2) electric ceramic furnace

Electric ceramic furnace does not produce electromagnetic radiation, friendly to special people, the use of peace of mind. But its faceplate works when the temperature is extremely high, can reach 700 °C or so. After use to wait for natural cooling, do not touch directly with the hand, so as not to burn. When placing the electric ceramic furnace, make sure that there is no inflammable material around to prevent fire.

4、Cleaning and maintenance

(1) induction cooker

The panel of the induction cooker is smooth and easy to clean. If oil or food residue spills on the panel during cooking, gently wipe it with a damp cloth. Stubborn stains can use a small amount of neutral detergent, and then dry with a clean wet cloth. When cleaning, do not let the water seep into the interior, so as not to damage the electrical components.

(2) electric ceramic furnace

Electric ceramic furnace ceramic panel although smooth, but the heating wire design around the panel has a gap, easy to hide dirt. Cleaning, in addition to wiping the surface of the panel with a damp cloth, but also with a small brush or cotton swabs to clean up the gap dirt. After a long time use, the panel may leave Scorch marks, can use special cleaner, according to the instructions, avoid damage to the panel.

5、Energy consumption

From the energy consumption point of view, the induction cooker has high thermal efficiency, fast heating and less power consumption in the same time, while the electric ceramic furnace has low thermal efficiency, long heating and relatively high energy consumption. Long-term use, induction cooker in electricity costs have advantages. But if pay attention to cooking effect and use experience, not sensitive to energy consumption, electric ceramic furnace is also a good choice.

6、Applicable people and scenarios

(1)People and scenes suitable for induction cookers

Office worker: Time Is Tight, need to finish cooking quickly. The induction cooker can quickly make noodles, fried eggs, fried vegetables, soup and so on.

Renters: often need to move, induction cooker small size, light weight, easy to carry, and not pick the kitchen environment, there is power can be used.

Like stir-frying people: if you like Chinese cooking, often do stir-frying, frying dishes, the strong firepower of the induction cooker and precise temperature control can meet the demand.

(2) crowds and scenes suitable for electric ceramic stoves

Stay-at-home mom/Dad: More Time to cook and focus on texture and nutrition. The small fire slow stewing function of the electric pottery stove can stew the old fire soup with rich nutrition, braised pork, etc. .

Tea Lovers: like tea, tea, electric ceramic furnace without radiation and stable control of water temperature, suitable for tea, enhance the tea experience.

There are elderly and children's family: electric ceramic stove without electromagnetic radiation, for the elderly and children health-friendly, mild heating, suitable for cooking porridge, noodles and other easily digestible food.

Conclusion

Electric ceramic furnace and induction furnace have their own advantages and disadvantages, no absolute good or bad points. Choice should be based on actual needs, cooking habits and other factors considered, so that they add delicious and fun for cooking life.