Sous Vide

What is Induction Cooking?

lnduction technology heats the cookware whilst the surrounding area stays cool to touch.  This is achieved by creating a magnetic field within the induction hob which magnetises the iron content in the cookware, creating friction from which heat is generated for cooking.

 

Why Induction?

Induction cooking technology is taking the foodservice industry by storm.  Key benefits include: 

  • Safety:  Induction technology heats the cookware whilst the surrounding area stays cool to touch.  No open flames or red hot elements minimise the risks of employee accident, meaning fewer burns and safer cooking.  Additional built in safety features of induction hobs include overheat and boil-over sensors and empty pan detectors.

  • Precision: Precise temperature controls and instant response provide chefs with a consistent cooking result thus allowing more time for presentation.  Four to twelve preset heat levels evenly distribute heat for perfect and consistent results.
  • Energy Efficiency: Induction cooking is rated at 90% energy efficient in achieving a direct heat transfer to the food in comparison to radiant electric ranges at 70% and commercial gas ranges at 50% gas.  A high efficiency equals maximum yield.  The total energy consumption of induction technology is also half that of gas.

  • Ease of Maintenance:  The cooler surface of an induction hob reduces burnt on foods and therefore a simple surface wipe is sufficient for clean up after use.
  • Ideal for all types of cooking:  Searing meat, braising, boiling, sauté, shallow fry, sir fry, casseroles, crepes, omelettes, eggs, melting chocolate, etc..  From production to pastry areas and great for theatre cooking.

 

  • Finishing following Sous Vide cooking: A water bath plus an induction hob is a perfect combination to create consistent cooking results, enhanced taste and texture, improved margin and ease of service, especially combining with a plancha.
  • Power: A direct heat source to the food in the pot means extremely fast heating and quick cooking with lower energy use.  Induction hobs are twice as fast to heat as compared to any other cooking method.  Energy consumption ranges from 50 watts to 3.6 kW depending on model.  Our 280 mm inductor is the largest on the market.