The multivariate begins to enjoy increasing popularity among the new appliances-assistants in the kitchen. But the desire to buy the ads and the stories of the girlfriends is not always true, because the multivark with a variety of functions , like every technical novelty, has its pros and cons, which are only revealed after a while.
Therefore, in order to help you answer the question, do you need a multivark at home, in this article we will study in detail its advantages and disadvantages.
Multivark Advantages
- security;
- compactness - as it can replace a steamer, microwave oven, oven, bread maker, yogurt maker;
- mobility - leaving to rest for a few days (at sea or in the country), you can take it with you and cook;
- process automation: no need to control the cooking process;
- the possibility of cooking various dishes: soups, cereals, pastries, meat, vegetables and much more (depending on the model);
- the presence of several processes of processing products: cooking, frying, steaming, etc .;
- in the food useful micronutrients and vitamins are preserved;
- the food turns out to be dietary, that is, more useful, by cooking, using the minimum amount of fat (oil);
- food is not sprayed and the smell of the products is not spreading;
- availability of the function of delaying the beginning of the cooking process, this allows you to cook at a certain point in time, for example: early in the morning or to come from work, without your participation. To do this, you will only need to lay down the necessary products, select the cooking mode and set the timer;
- dishes are more saturated and pleasant to taste because of the gentle cooking regime;
- ease of use, thanks to the availability of pre-programmed cooking programs (suitable for beginners housewives);
- the ability to make their own adjustments to the settings modes.
Disadvantages of multivark
But the multivark has disadvantages, which for some people are not disadvantages, but it is recommended to know about it:
- non-ideal design (body, small bowl, no condensate drip tray, small display, etc.);
- availability of not all desired functional modes or impossibility to set parameters convenient for you;
- cooking time (in normal models it is more than on a gas stove);
- there is no possibility to stir the dish during cooking;
- crispy cracked crust is not formed;
- you need to be very careful in using the teflon-coated bowl, as scratching and chipping on it will require a replacement, which is not cheap.
Multivar: harm or benefit
Since the multivark appeared in the kitchens relatively recently, the harm that it can cause to human health has not yet been fully explored. But already there are several assumptions:
- Scientists say that under such conditions, all useful elements and vitamins are dying in the prepared food, although the producers claim the opposite.
- American scientists have proven the damage from the damaged Teflon coating , so it is recommended to immediately get rid of the damaged bowl.
- A cheap model, an unknown manufacturer, can be made of poor-quality materials that will release harmful substances during operation.
To avoid the alleged harm from the multivark, when buying it, you must choose a model of firms that have quality certificates
Having studied the main advantages and disadvantages of the multivarker, it's up to you to decide whether there is really a need to purchase such relatively cheap household appliances or if there are already enough assistants available in your kitchen.