5 Benefits of a Portable Induction Cooktop

A portable induction cooktop allows you to enjoy the advantages of using an induction cooktop anywhere, not only in the kitchen. Having that freedom is ideal for picnics, catering and more. Those who’ve used an induction cooktop are usually immediately convinced of its superiority. The only drawback is that you can’t use some types of cookware with it, such as anything non-metallic, aluminum or copper-bottomed pans.

Safety

A portable induction cooktop is much safer than any other type of portable cooktop you might use. This is because the cooktop itself isn’t heated. The induction process creates heat in the base and conduction transfers that to the food in the pan (this is also why a ferrous pan is needed, to transfer the heat). If you accidentally touch the portable induction cooktop while it’s on you won’t burn yourself, so it’s much better to use if children are around.

Speed

The induction method of cooking food is much quicker than other methods. The food is hot and ready to eat more quickly than it would be if you used a standard electrical burner. The controls on a portable induction cooktop are much more responsive. When you turn the temperature up or down the response is immediate, which is something you won’t find with an electric burner.

Efficiency

As the heat can be adjusted with fast response, the portable induction cooktop is far more efficient in its use of energy. Additionally, once the pan has been moved off the cooktop, the heat stops, so there’s absolutely no waste of energy in the process.

Portability

A portable induction cooktop can be set up anywhere it can be plugged in. If you have an outlet and an extension cord you’re in business. That means it’s great for parties where the food will be cooked outside. It can even be used by the pool with relative safety, although all the usual precautions should be taken.

Caterers favor the portable induction cooktop because of the versatility and safety if offers. Food can be heated quickly and evenly and served fast. The fact that it’s so safe comes as an added bonus. When not in use, the unit can easily be stored, as it takes up very little room. The smooth surface means that it’s easy to clean and once unplugged can be instantly moved into the kitchen for a thorough cleaning as the unit itself doesn’t become hot.

Cost

For all the advantages it confers, a portable induction cooktop is very cheap. It costs little more than any other type of portable cooktop and can last a great deal longer. It’s study, and with few parts involved in heating there’s very little that can go wrong with it. Apart from cleaning and making sure the wire isn’t frayed, it needs hardly anything in the way of maintenance.

As long as the proper type of ferrous cookware is used there will be no problem with the portable induction cooktop cooking food exactly as you want it.