Some of Australia's most famous chefs, including Poh Ling and Neil Perry, are backing a move away from gas cooktops, championing induction as the future of cooking.
A growing list of Aussie culinary stars have joined the Global Cooksafe Coalition, which advocates for all-electric kitchens in restaurants and homes, citing benefits such as faster cooking, lower bills, and cleaner air.
Induction offers faster cooking, lower bills and cleaner air than gas cooktops.
However, not everyone agrees with the shift towards induction cooktops, citing concerns over their performance compared to gas cooktops.
The author has four objections to the cooktop push, despite having an all-electric house with solar panels and a top-notch induction cooktop.
The author notes that their experience with high-end induction cooktops has been "perfectly adequate, as well as perfectly inferior to gas".
Author's summary: Induction cooktops have drawbacks despite claims of benefits.