Amid the LPG crisis in the country, residents are shifting to Induction cooktops.
Due to the rise in use of Induction cooktops, various fake updates regarding the use of such cooktops is being circulated.
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Is Induction cooking safe to eat? Science vs WhatsApp myths
Induction cooking is safe and scientifically proven, unlike viral WhatsApp myths. Check details here.
By Abhijeet Sen | Updated: March 31, 2026 11:35 AM IST
Myth: Induction cooking is unsafe for pregnant women.
Fact: Induction cooktops are safe for pregnant women, as exposure levels are extremely low and localized.
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Myth: Food cooked on induction tastes different or artificial.
Fact: Taste depends on ingredients and technique; induction provides consistent heating, which can actually improve cooking results.
Myth: Induction cooking causes cancer.
Fact: There is no scientific evidence linking induction cooktops to cancer when used properly.
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Myth: Induction cooking changes the chemical structure of food in a harmful way.
Fact: It only heats the cookware, just like gas or electric stoves, so the food undergoes normal cooking reactions.
Myth: Induction stoves emit dangerous EMF that causes diseases.
Fact: The electromagnetic fields are well within international safety limits and are considered safe for normal use.
Myth: Food cooked on induction loses nutrients.
Fact: Induction cooking often preserves nutrients better because it cooks faster and uses precise temperature control.
Myth: Induction cooking uses harmful radiation like microwaves or nuclear energy.
Fact: Induction cooktops use low-frequency electromagnetic fields, not ionizing radiation, so they do not make food radioactive or unsafe.