Collection: Food Steamers

Healthy cooking starts now with electric food steamers

With the kinds of lives, we all lead these days, it feels like we are always running; we are either in a hurry to get to work or in a hurry to get home from work. And in between all of this running around, eating itself is often task, let alone eating healthy! However, when you have Innoteck in your home, you have little to worry about because cooking fast and eating healthy is easy with our range of products. Eating healthy is also about including a range of foods into your diet; it is often the cooking process that scares most people. But with the right set of tools and appliances, cooking can not only be fast, but also fun and that is where we come into the picture. 

If you have been thinking about making the switch to better food and healthy eating habits, one of the first things you might want to invest in would be food steamers, because everyone knows that steamed food is really good for your body. While your body does need fats, consuming too much oil or pure fats is not the best for your body. But now, rather than the traditional methods of steaming, you can use one of our steamers to not only get the steaming done properly, but also quickly and efficiently. 

The benefits of electric steamers for food

But why use a steamer at all? Well, there are several benefits to using one and here are just some of them:

• There are the obvious health benefits – studies have shown that steamed food is a lot healthier, because there is no usage of oil and the nutritional value of food is better retained when food is steamed. 
• Because you are cooking the food with a certain amount of moisture content, you can be sure that all your food, particularly proteins such as chicken and fish will be extremely succulent and juicy. 
• Modern day options of steamers for cooking come with a range of special features – this could include multiple tiers, adjustable layers, auto shut off, timers, presets and a lot more. 
• In comparison with several other kitchen appliances, steamers are generally more energy efficient and can save you a fair bit of money in the long run. 
• Generally, steamers are easy to use – you just have to follow the presets or the timer options and you should be able to get almost anything cooked and ready. 
• And then there is the biggest advantage – the super easy cleaning! Because there is no oil or grease involved, cleaning steamers is generally a super easy task. 

The many types of food steamers

There would be a lot of people who would think that steamers are those metal baskets that you keep inside another pan; and yes, while there are still steamers like that, the modern-day steamer has evolved and today, you can find a large variety of options. Here are just some of the types that you might encounter while shopping for a steamer for your home:

• Stovetop steamers - Stovetop steamers use a traditional pot setup where food sits in a steaming basket or perforated tray above simmering water. So, the traditional bamboo steamers, metal baskets and collapsible silicone steamers that fit over standard pots are all versions of the same. While you might have better control over the heat levels and you can use them with any of the pots and pans that you already have, you do need a lot more manual attention while cooking. 
• Microwave steamers - Microwave steamers are specially designed plastic or silicone containers that have a base for water and a steaming tray for food and microwave radiation is utilised to generate steam quickly and evenly. These are normally compact and portable designs, that are perfect for small meals and are made with microwave-safe BPA-free plastic. Such steamers are also easy to clean and store and are generally dishwasher safe, but they tend to have limited capacity. 
• Electric steamer – These are the types that you will find in our collection; electric food steamers are essentially plug-in steamers that use electricity to heat water and create steam, which circulates through tiers or trays stacked over a base. Ours even comes with a timer, presets and auto shut-off, which means that cooing in this appliance is super easy! There are multiple tiers for cooking different foods at once, and if you are someone who enjoys batch cooking, then this is a really good choice for you. This is a perfect choice for busy households, health-conscious eaters and people who regularly cook multiple items in one go, like vegetables, proteins and even rice. 

How to pick steamers for food for your home

Now that you have seen how many types of steamers there are, there is bound to be confusion about how to choose one for your home. Here are some pointers that you should keep in mind:

• Look for capacity and size – are you going to be cooking only for one or two people or will you be cooking for the entire family? You can always look for models that have multiple tiers, allowing you to use as many or as few as you need. 
• Obviously, you need to make sure that the material used to make the appliance is safe for you – so BPA free plastics, stainless steel, silicone are all good options. 
• You can also look for special features such as timer settings, presets, auto-shut off and so on. 
• Do you have enough storage space to keep the steamer, when not in use? You can look for ones that come with detachable parts, ideally which sit inside another. 
• And then of course, you need to consider the ease of cleaning – look for appliances that are dishwasher safe or can be washed and dried easily. 

When you buy electric steamers for food from Innoteck you get all this and more, because our multi-tier steamers come with a variety of features, and are extremely to use, clean, maintain and store. 

FAQ

• Are food steamers healthy?

In general, steamed food is considered healthy, because there is very little oil and the overall nutrient content of the food is retained. 

• What are food steamers used for?

You can use our steamers for a range of cooking – from dumplings to corn on the cob, from proteins to vegetables or even shellfish. 

• Which is better stainless steel or bamboo steamer?

While both have their pros and cons, we suggest that you choose our electric food steamers, which are energy efficient and have plenty of features including timer, pre-sets and auto-shut off. 

• Do steamers use a lot of electricity?

Some do, but ours don’t! All our appliances have been designed to be energy efficient. 

• Can you steam frozen foods?

Absolutely! Frozen food tends to become a bit dry and steaming is a great way to make the food moist and delicious!