You may notice ceramic electric kettles (or other kitchen items)…
…on the market that are labeled with “This product contains chemicals…
…known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects…
…or other reproductive harm” or a similar warning and wonder…
…if they are harmful to your health. Should you invest in one?
After contacting the California Environmental Protection…
…Agency’s Deputy Director for External and Legislative Affairs, Sam Delson…
…he responded that “they do not have information on specific products…
…and which chemical exposures they cause” in terms…
…of the Proposition 65 list of chemicals.
Let’s take a look at the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s…
…warning about California’s Proposition 65. (OEHHA). It’s worth noting that…
…a Proposition 65 warning does not apply only to ceramic electric kettles.
There isn’t much of a difference between a ceramic kettle…
…and a stainless steel appliance. New Proposition 65 requirements…
…went into effect on August 30, 2018, and it appears that a number of companies…
…are now including a Proposition 65 warning on their products..
…whether or not contaminants are known to exist.
An indication is gleaned from the disclosures from two reputable brands…SMEG…
…who makes household appliances of stainless steel, and De’Longhi…
…who also makes household appliances. Before we continue..
This is what Adeline want to say…
I should point out that the ceramic in ceramic electric kettles is not the same…
…as the zirconia ceramic in ceramic knives or the sol-gel ceramic coating…
…in nonstick ceramic cookware. The ceramic used in kettles is comparable…
…to that used in all-ceramic cookware. Electric kettles are not only safe..
…but they are also quite useful in the kitchen. To prepare tea or coffee…
…create hot cocoa, instant soup or noodles, or clean bottles and jars…
…quickly boil water. But, in comparison to plastic kettles…
…how wonderful are ceramic kettles?
Electric kettles were introduced as an alternative to stovetop kettles in the latter part of the 19th century. In 1893 the Crompton and Co. firm in the United Kingdom started featuring electric kettles in their catalogue. However, these first electric kettles were quite primitive as the heating element couldn’t be immersed in the water.
Electric Kettles according to Wikipedia
So, let’s find out…
Are Ceramic Electric Kettles Safe?
Ceramic electric kettles are safe because they are BPA-free (Bisphenol A)….
When the water is boiled, most newer ones turn off automatically….
This prevents them from drying up and burning out. They also remove…
…from the base, which adds safety when pouring water…
…and some of them include overfill protection.
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Ceramic Kettles vs Plastic Kettles
Is it safe to use plastic tea kettles? Electric kettles made of plastic…
…will break down with time. They tend to powder (at least mine did)…
…and I’m guessing the stuff ends up in the water that goes into your cup of tea.
They also discolor and appear cruddy on the inside. The advantage is…
…that they are inexpensive. However, they are a one-time use item…
…and will need to be replaced more frequently than a long-lasting ceramic kettle.
Is it safe to use a plastic kettle?
The good news is that most modern plastic kettles are free of BPA…
It’s been more than a decade since scientific study…
…such as that published in Toxicology Letters, discovered that…
…certain plastics release hazardous BPA, an endocrine-disrupting chemical…
…(meaning it affects our hormones), when filled with boiling water.
This is how you can tell if a plastic kettle is safe or not…
Go on!
Advantages of Ceramic Electric Kettles
The benefits of having a ceramic electric kettle are numerous…
…however the following are the most important:
- Presentation: The solid stone look gives the kitchen a natural, elegant sense.
- Convenience: Boiling water is as simple as flipping a switch!
- Energy efficiency: They heat water quickly while using less energy than a stovetop kettle.
- Versatility: Because it is cordless and has a detachable base, it is a portable unit that can be used for filling and serving, such as while hosting dinner parties.
- Scale filters are available as an option to assist prevent mineral buildup.
- Ceramic is insulating, so the hot water stays warm for longer, allowing you to enjoy those top-ups.
- Automatic shut-off is one of the safety features. In addition, most ceramic kettles have a boil-dry prevention feature.
- Non-corrosive inside: Apart from the heating element, which is usually a round stainless steel plate or coil to assure sustained safe heating, the interior is made of ceramic.
Disadvantages of Ceramic Electric Kettles
- There are also drawbacks. Here are some of the most notable.
- Weight: Significantly heavier than metal or plastic versions.
- Handle with caution: Ceramic kettles can break or chip if dropped or hit forcefully.
- Ceramic kettles are more expensive than their plastic or metal counterparts.
Are Electric Kettles Better?
Small electric kettles are available in a variety of materials, including plastic…
…aluminum, stainless steel, glass, and ceramic. Glass and ceramic…
…are both durable and attractive, but they are also delicate.
Electric kettles, as I mention below in the history of kettles…
have been a common way of boiling water for hot drinks in other countries…
…for decades, and I must say that my experience with them has been positive.
Here are a few of the key selling points on electric kettles:
- You don’t have to worry about the spluttering of a kettle on the stovetop.
- The latest electric kettle design will boil water faster than the same water in a microwave.
- You are less likely to burn yourself with an electric kettle than a kettle on the stovetop.
- Electric kettles have an automatic shut-off that stops the kettle once the water is done (and no whistling to ring in your eardrums).
- You’ll have the exact temperature for the perfect cup, especially with models that offer a set of specific temperatures.
History Of The Kettle At A Glance
The history of kettles starts with the earliest ones made of iron used…
…on open fires to boil water in Europe. The design similar to today’s is said…
…to originate from Mesopotamia in Asia dating back…
…to 3500-2000 B.C. and made of bronze.
- In 1891, The Carpenter Electric Company created the first bona fide electric kettle manufactured in the United States. The design had the heating elements in separate chambers and it took almost 12 minutes to boil the water.
- In 1922, The Swan Company advanced the electric kettle design. This time the heating element was sealed in a metal tube and positioned inside the water chamber.
- In 1956, Russell Hobbs revolutionized the electric kettle design by making it fully automatic. Following this, we saw the production of plastic kettles, which continues to this day.
Electric kettles have become commonplace in home kitchens in countries…
…with 200-240V mains electricity, such as Australia, since their invention.
For decades, electric kettles have been the preferred method…
…of boiling water for tea, coffee, soup, and instant noodles in these areas.
While in Australia, I used electric kettles exclusively to make my coffee, and I found…
…that the benefits of convenience make them a winner for me.
And, finally…
Sum Up
If you’re searching for a nice ceramic kettle, seek for one that doesn’t have…
…any plastic parts that come into touch with the water, regardless of whether…
…it’s BPA-free or not. It’s also a good idea to look for any warnings connected…
…to US legislation regarding dangerous pollutants like lead.
Make an informed decision. The above information is provided solely…
…as a guide to assist you in making your product selection.
Compare models from Bella electric teapots and others by scrolling up to the table….
Conclusion
Will you give ceramic electric kettle a try?
Let us know what do you think about it on comment section!
Or, if you have more questions, feel free to ask!
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