After the shortage of LPG, the use of induction increased in the country. Demand for induction increased amid the LPG crisis. Interestingly, LPG is said to be the best option for cooking. Its benefits are enumerated. But very few people know that the use of LPG has many disadvantages.
Along with this, the question also arises whether induction also causes harm in some way. Many questions have been raised in the research and much information has been given about the losses. Let us understand one by one which causes more harm, induction or LPG.
How harmful is LPG?
Harvard’s research confirms how harmful LPG is. Research has shown that this domestic gas is the cause of 13 percent of asthma cases in children in America. This gas increases the level of nitrogen dioxide in homes. This causes asthma.
NO2 emitted from LPG increases the risk of asthma.
Researchers claim that this is the first such study on the dangers of NO2 emitted from gas stoves. Researchers found that exposure to NO2 may not only increase or cause new cases of asthma, but it also increases the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, premature birth and diabetes.
LPG is a gas heavier than air.
Lighter than air, hence danger also increases
LPG is heavier than air. This is the reason why if LPG leaks, it keeps circulating in the lower parts. It does not come out easily like normal air. In such cases the risk of fire increases.LPG is a flammable gas. If gas leaks, even a small spark can cause a major accident. Although LPG is called a clean fuel, it still produces carbon dioxide (CO₂). Which affects global warming.
Know its benefits also
Be it village or city, LPG is easily available. LPG is a better option even where there is electricity problem. That means power cut has no effect on it. Compared to coal or wood, LPG produces less smoke and pollution. Unlike induction, it does not require any special utensils. It is easy to cook continuously for a long time.
Induction also has its advantages and disadvantages.
Is induction better than LPG or not?
Induction also has its advantages and disadvantages. It depends on electricity. It will not work in case of no electricity. It will prove to be less useful in places where there is electricity problem. For this, special kind of utensils are required which support it. This can increase the electricity bill. It is expensive to buy the utensils used on it together with induction. It proves to be less useful for large families.
Now let us also know its benefits. It is considered safer than LPG because there is no risk of gas leakage or explosion. Food is prepared quickly. Its system is such that the food cooks fast. Saves energy. Since the stove plate is flat, it is easy to clean. There is an option to control the temperature quickly. You can easily set the heat level and reduce the risk of food burning.
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