Do you love induction cooking, but can’t buy an induction cooktop because your cookware is made of aluminum? Well, we investigated whether aluminum utensils can be used on an induction stove.
We have some good news: You can still use aluminum utensils on an induction cooker. Yes, you heard that right. But how? Well, read on to find answers to this question and other FAQS about the use of aluminum utensils on induction cooktops.
Can Aluminum Utensils Be Used on an Induction Cooker?
No, according to the science of materials, aluminum is not a magnetic metal. The induction cooker only works with cookware made of magnetic material. In other words, your induction cooker produces heat only when you use cookware made of magnetic material. This means that if you put aluminum utensils on your induction cooker, no heat will be produced.
Let’s briefly explain the science behind this principle. The magnetic field produced by the energized coil placed underneath your induction cooker top interacts with the magnetic material to produce heat. Without this, you will put your aluminum utensils on your induction cooker, but nothing will happen.
But that doesn’t mean you’ll be forced to spend more money buying induction-ready utensils, no! We are happy to announce that the induction technology experts have been able to address the concerns of induction compatibility. They have come up with a device called an induction converter that helps turn non-induction cookware into induction cookware.
With this device, you’ll be able to make your aluminum cookware usable on your induction cooker. If you are interested in learning more about the induction converter, read on to get more details.
How Do You Make Utensils Work on Induction?
We can’t count how many times we have come across this question. But it’s one of the most asked questions on this site. For any utensil to work on an induction cooker, it must have a flat base and be magnetic at the same time.
If your utensils have a flat base but are made of non-induction material, you can still use them on your induction. But you’ll first have to find a way of converting them into induction compatible. That’s where an induction converter comes in.
How does an induction converter work? A converter disk converter is flat and made from stainless steel or cast iron that’s designed to help you use non-induction utensils on your induction cooktop. As you can see, it meets all the requirements for use on induction cooktops.
With its heatproof handle, you can hold it without being worried about burns. You are probably wondering how you will install your converter once you buy it.
It’s simple: Place your converter disk on your induction cooktop and then put the utensils of your choice on it. The converter will allow the magnetic field to pass through your non-induction utensil, and this will make it heat up.
Money-saving tip: If you have a limited budget, and you need cookware to use on your induction cooker, you can buy aluminum or copper ones since they are cheaper than cast iron and stainless-steel cookware. Later, invest in an induction converter to make them induction-ready.
Note: Not all the converter disks available in the market are of high quality. So be very careful when buying your converter. Make sure the converter you choose is from a reputable brand.
What Happens If You Use a Normal Pan on an Induction Hob?
Like most people, you probably wonder what would happen if you use a regular pan on your induction hob. Well, it depends on the material your pan is made of.
If you are using a pan made from magnetic materials, such as stainless steel or cast iron, your induction hob will respond, and heat will be produced. If your normal pan is made from a non-magnetic material, nothing will happen. Your hob will not work, and therefore, no heat will be produced.
We hope the info shared answers any questions you may have about how to use aluminum utensils on induction cooktops. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to ask us. We will strive to give a conclusive answer. Happy shopping.
