Are Gas Stoves Hotter Than Electric?

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In Spite of Their Popularity Among Home Cooks and Professionals Alike, Gas Stoves Do Not Have a Higher Heat Output. That’s One of the Reasons They’re So Well-Liked: When Cooking on a Gas Stove, the Open Flame Allows Some of the Heat to Escape up the Pot’s Sides and into the Air, Unlike When Using an Electric Range.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

Lead Health, Wellness & Medical Journalist

Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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