Is ‘slow poison’ cooking in your pressure cooker too? Before cooking, know this big truth about stainless steel and aluminium.

Pressure cooker has become an essential part of every Indian kitchen today. From pulses, rice to vegetables, we all depend on it for quick cooking. But have you ever wondered whether the cooker in which you are cooking food with great enthusiasm is becoming a ‘slow poison’ for your health? Mainly aluminum and stainless steel cookers are available in the market, but it is very important to know which one is best for your family in terms of health and safety. Let us understand how the metal of the cooker affects your health. Aluminum Cooker: Why is it considered dangerous for health? Aluminum pressure cookers are used extensively in most of the homes in India because they are cheap and cook food quickly. But health experts and scientists believe that aluminum is a highly reactive metal. When you cook sour (acidic) things like tomatoes, lemon or vinegar in it, aluminum reacts chemically with the food and slowly melts and gets mixed with the food. Eating such food for a long time causes aluminum to accumulate in the body, which can cause serious diseases related to liver, kidney and brain. Stainless Steel Cooker: The best option for health and safety. If you are concerned about the health of your family, then stainless steel pressure cooker is considered to be the safest and best option. Stainless steel is a ‘non-reactive’ metal, which means it does not form any kind of chemical reaction with the elements of the food, no matter how sour or spicy the food is. The taste and nutrition of the food cooked in it remains completely safe. Although it is a little more expensive than aluminium, it gives you full value for your money on the health front. Keep these things in mind while choosing a cooker for the kitchen. If you are planning to buy a new pressure cooker for yourself, then always give preference to ‘Tri-Ply’ stainless steel cooker. In this type of cooker, aluminum or copper is hidden in the bottom layer so that the heat spreads evenly and the food does not burn, while the upper layer that comes in contact with the food is completely pure stainless steel. Apart from this, always buy ISI marked cookers so that there is no compromise on safety. Check your kitchen today and if you are also using an old aluminum cooker, consider changing it for the sake of health.