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    How does a pressure cooker work?

    The working concept of a Pressure cooker is very simple principle & that is Steam
    Pressure. A high pressure creates inside the sealed pot, which helps to cook a food
    faster.
    The boiling point of water is 100 C (212 F) at standard pressure; the temperature
    of food is limited by the boiling point of water because excess heat causes boiling
    water to vaporize into steam. In a sealed pressure cooker, the boiling point of water
    increases as the pressure rises, resulting in superheated water. At a pressure of 1
    bar above the existing atmospheric pressure, water in a pressure cooker can reach
    a temperature of up to 121 C (250 F), depending on altitude.
    When was the pressure cooker invented?
    Pressure cooker invented by Frenchman named Denis Papin in 1679.

    There are three generations of pressure cookers:


    First Generation

    Also known as "old type" pressure cookers, these operate with a weight-modified or
    "jiggly" valve, which releases pressure during operation.

    Second Generation
    These operate with a spring-loaded valve that is often hidden from view in a
    proprietary mechanism. Some of these pressure cookers do not release any steam
    during operation and instead use a rising indicator with markings to show the
    pressure level.

    Third Generation: electric pressure cookers


    These include an electric heat source that is automatically regulated to maintain the
    operating pressure. This pressure cooker type cannot be opened with a cold water
    quick-release method and should be operated with caution when releasing vapour
    through the valve, especially while cooking foamy foods and liquids.

    Advantages of the Pressure cookers

    Foods cook much faster


    Pressure cooking requires much less water
    Vitamins and minerals are not dissolved away by water
    Pressure cooker required Less energy.
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    Food is cooked at a temperature above the normal boiling point of water,


    killing most micro-organisms.

    Disadvantages of the Pressure Cooker

    Pressure cookers are considerably more expensive


    The additional gasket (sealing ring) requires special care when cleaning.
    In order to inspect the food, the pressure cooker needs to be opened, which
    halts the cooking process.

    Safety features
    Early pressure cookers equipped with only a primary safety valve risked explosion
    from food blocking the release valve. On modern pressure cookers, food residues
    blocking the steam vent or the liquid boiling dry will trigger additional safety
    devices. Modern pressure cookers sold from reputable manufacturers have sufficient
    safety features to prevent the pressure cooker itself from exploding. When excess
    pressure is released by a safety mechanism, debris of food being cooked may also
    be ejected with the steamwhich is loud and forceful. This can be avoided if the
    pressure cooker is regularly cleaned and maintained.

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