Smart Technology in the Kitchen
Smart technology has become increasingly advanced in recent years. We are now increasingly using our mobile phones for a variety of tasks that we would have never thought were possible only ten years ago. With this advancement in technology, there has also been a lot of integration of mobile phone technologies with other appliances in the home or in our cars.
In this article, we will be going through a list of some of the most impressive smart technologies that are either available for your kitchen today or will be available in the future. Although not all of these technologies are reliant on smartphones, there has definitely been a trend that has seen more appliances becoming more integrated with many of the devices that use in our day-to-day.
Sous Vide
Sous Vide is a relatively new way of cooking which has been very popular in France. When they were first introduced, they came with a very hefty price tag. Today, they are now much cheaper, which has seen their popularity increase significantly.
Sous Vide is essentially a bath of water which you place your food into in order to cook evenly throughout. You do this by sealing your food in vacuum sealed bags and then by setting the precise temperature that you wish to cook it.
As you have sealed your food in a vacuum sealed bag, this means that no moisture is lost, with the precise water temperature ensuring that you do not overcook your food. The result is something to behold, as you are left with tender, perfectly cooked food. In order to add a crisp texture to your food, many people also choose to quickly pan fry the meat after taking it out of the water. More creative people have also been known to give the meat a quick once over with a blow torch, which does sound a lot more fun!
Smarter Fridgecam
You may have seen that many companies are now coming out with various smart refrigerators, what you may not have seen is their price tags! Although there are many great features on many smart refrigerators, the Smarter Fridgecam is a great entry point to see whether you would be interested in upgrading your refrigerator.
The Smarter Fridgecam works by taking a picture of the inside of your fridge, every time you open it. This then synchronises with your phone and sends this photo, so that you can see the latest photo when you are in the supermarket. They also claim that the camera can also recognise use by dates to warn you when certain products have nearly gone off.
With a price of around £149, you may think that this camera is steep but there are claims that by using this camera that you could save around £100 a year. For a relatively small initial investment, this could be a great way to save money and to reduce food waste in the long term!
Drop Scale
According to their website, at a very basic level, “Drop Scale lets you put ingredients on its heat-resistant surface and view the resulting weights right on your phone or tablet using your Drop Recipes app. Then the real fun starts.”
Their point is that although on the face of it, the technology may not be incredibly complicated. It is the interaction that the Drop Scale has with its app that really helps it shine. When you connect your phone or tablet, you are then able to see visual recipes, with feedback to ensure that you are always adding the correct amount of each ingredient. There are also even pictures of the recipes at each stage so that you know what the meal is meant to look like each step of the way.
Another great feature is that you can very easily scale the recipe up or down to suit you, this means that you no longer need to spend 10 minutes solving a maths equation before you cook. On top of this, the app will also suggest alternative ingredients if you realise that you have run out. These are both incredibly useful features that can help novice chefs to become more confident with even the most complicated of recipes.
Amazon Dash Buttons
There are certain household items that frequently need replacing. For items such as bin bags, dishwasher tablets, toilet roll or washing up liquid, you may find yourself getting home from the supermarket, only to realise that you have run out. If this is a situation that has angered you in the past, then an Amazon Dash Button may be a great purchase for you.
Amazon Dash Buttons are wireless, battery-powered devices that can be placed next to the item in question. For example, you may wish to put a dash button for dishwasher tablets on your dishwasher. This dash button is then connected to your Amazon account and can be set up to automatically order a specific amount of the relevant product, delivering it straight to your door.
You may feel that the convenience that this product offers may not be worth the price but the Dash Button is actually effectively free. After purchasing an Amazon Dash Button, your first order is discounted by the price that you paid for the button! So if you are tempted to give one of these time-savers a go then there is no reason not to.
Electrolux Bio Robot Refrigerator
Unfortunately, this next item is not available to purchase right now! Originally developed with plans to use this in space in the future, this refrigerator is able to keep your food cool without using any energy.
In basic terms, the Bio Robot Refrigerator works by bio robots cooling biopolymer gel through luminescence, creating separate pods for each of the items that you place in it. By separating each piece of food, each of these pods is then able to be cooled to the ideal temperature.
What’s more, is that this fridge is also around 4 times smaller than a conventional refrigerator and is also able to be placed virtually anywhere. For example, you can even place it vertically on the ceiling! This makes it even more suited to being used in space.
Samsung Refrigerator with Family Hub
Although a BioRobot Refrigerator may sound exciting, while you are waiting for it to be fully developed, there are many refrigerators out there that do offer impressive new technology. For example, Samsung’s new line of smart refrigerators with built-in family hubs definitely look like something from the future.
As well as being a generally impressive refrigerator in its own right, the family hub is massive screen attached to the fridge, allowing you to share family calendars, photos and notes with the entire family. On top of this, the hub also boasts a large enough screen to watch tv on as well as 5w speakers for listening to music.
Conclusion
Technology in the kitchen has truly seen a huge improvement in recent years and we’re excited to see what is in store in the future. We hope that this list has opened your eyes to the true potential of smart appliances. If you are looking for appliances for your kitchen then Powerpoint Wallasey stock a wide variety of kitchen appliances. Visit our website to find out more!