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KO Unlike gas or electric stoves, induction cookers use magnetic fields to directly heat cookware, making them faster and more responsive. However, this high-tech feature has also raised questions among many users: Does an induction cooker require special cookware?
The answer is yes. As a professional Kochgeschirrhersteller, I will give you an in-depth introduction to the reasons.
How Does Induction Cooking Work?
Unlike open flames or ordinary heating wires, induction cookers heat by electromagnetic induction! The specific process is as follows:
- Generating a magnetic field: When you turn on an induction cooker, alternating current is passed through a coil under the cooktop, generating a rapidly changing magnetic field.
- Induction heating: This changing magnetic field passes through the stove surface and acts on the bottom of the pot placed on it. If the bottom of the pot is made of ferromagnetic material, such as iron, some types of stainless steel, etc., this changing magnetic field will generate countless small eddy currents (electric currents) inside the bottom of the pot.
- Resistive heating: The cookware material itself has a certain resistance. When eddy current flows inside the bottom of the pot, it is converted into heat energy due to the existence of resistance, thereby heating the cookware.
- Conduction heating: Heat from the bottom of the pot is quickly transferred to the pot wall and food, thus achieving cooking.
Does Induction Cooking Require Special Cookware?
Yes, it is. Because induction uses magnetism to heat, your cookware must be made of or contain ferromagnetic material – a material that can be magnetized. If your pots or pans aren’t magnetic, induction won’t be able to detect or heat them at all.
This means your old aluminum, glass, or copper pots may not work unless they have a magnetic base specifically for use with induction.
Common Materials Suitable for Induction Cookers
- Cast iron cookware: such as cast iron frying pan, enameled cast iron pot
- Magnetic stainless steel cookware: any stainless steel will do! The pot bottom must have a magnetic layer. The simplest way to test is to use a magnet to attract the bottom. If it can attract, it is generally usable.
Materials Not Suitable for Induction Cookers
- Pure aluminum cookware
- Pure copper cookware
- Glass cookware
- Ordinary ceramic cookware
- 304 and 316 stainless steel cookware without magnetic conductive layer
Other Requirements for Induction Cookware
- The bottom of the pot is flat: The bottom of the cookware must be as flat and smooth as possible to ensure close and large-area contact with the microcrystalline glass plate of the induction cooker. Any unevenness (such as convexity or concave) will lead to poor contact, affect the magnetic field induction efficiency, uneven heating, or even failure to work.
- The diameter of the bottom of the cookware is large enough: The bottom diameter of the cookware is usually required to be ≥8 cm. If it is too small, the induction cooker cannot sense it and will automatically protect itself without starting.
Benefits of Using the Right Induction Cookware
Using compatible cookware isn’t just about whether the cooktop works—it also impacts performance. Benefits include:
- Faster heating and cooking response
- Improved energy efficiency
- Even heat distribution
- Easier cleanup
- Longer lifespan for both cookware and induction cooker
How to Check If Your Cookware Is Induction Compatible
Try the following to check if your cookware is suitable for induction cooking.
- 🔍 Magnet Test: Stick a magnet to the base of the cookware. If the magnet attracts well, it’s most likely compatible.
- 🔖 Look for the symbol: Many manufacturers include an induction coil symbol (⭘) on the base or packaging.
- 📦 Read the label: Look for phrases like “suitable for induction” or “suitable for all stoves.”
Does Induction Cookware Also Work on Gas Stoves?
Many people buy a set of special induction cookware when they upgrade to an induction cooker, but they also wonder if these pots and pans are also suitable for traditional gas or electric stoves. The answer is: most pots and pans suitable for induction cookers can also be used on gas stoves, but you need to pay attention to some details.
Why Are Induction Cookware Suitable for Gas Stoves?
- Induction cookware generally has a solid metal bottom that can withstand the heat of an open flame.
- Stainless steel, multi-layer composite bottoms, cast iron and other materials are common in induction cookware, and are also suitable for use on gas stoves.
- Most “all stovetops” cookware covers induction, gas, electric ceramic stoves and other types.
Common Myths About Induction Cookware
Let’s bust a few myths that may confuse shoppers:
- ❌ “All stainless steel works” – False. Only magnetic grades do.
- ❌ “Induction is unsafe” – In fact, it’s safer due to cooler surfaces and automatic shut-off features.
Schlussfolgerung
Yes, induction requires special cookware, but that doesn’t mean you need to start from scratch. Induction requires a pan with a ferromagnetic base, a flat surface, and the right size. As long as it meets these requirements, it doesn’t matter if it’s a brand-new pan or one you already have at home.
Über Purecook
If you are a retailer, wholesaler or brand looking to source high-quality induction-compatible cookware, Purecook is your trusted manufacturing partner.
Als Fachmann Kochgeschirrhersteller with over 30 years of OEM and ODM experience, Purecook specializes in wholesale production of cookware designed for modern kitchens, including induction-compatible multi-layer stainless steel cookware, non-stick pans, and we support custom materials, sizes, coatings and packaging.
Contact Purecook today to learn about our full range of induction cookware and request a wholesale quote.
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