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Magnetically powered induction stoves making their way to U.S. markets.
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Ventura County Star (Ventura, CA)
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October 1, 2007
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Byline: Allison Bruce
Oct. 1--The demonstration is striking -- water boiling in a pot on the stove right next to a stack of ice cubes.
This is cooking with induction, which involves a powerful, high-frequency magnet that transfers energy to your cookware, actually causing things to boil faster than with regular electric or gas stoves.
Induction cooktops aren't new technology, but they are just starting to catch on in American homes. General Electric recently announced its GE Profile induction models with glass cooktops.
Found in commercial kitchens and European homes, the stoves work by creating a magnetic field that heats certain kinds of pans, such as cast ...