An induction pan is a type of cookware that is designed to be used on induction cooktops. Induction cooking heats a pot or pan via electrical induction, instead of through thermal conduction from a flame or electric element. This results in heat coming from within the pan, making induction cooking a much more efficient choice than gas or electric hobs. Induction pans must be made from a magnetic material to work with induction cooktops, which induces electrons in the magnetic material to move thus creating heat for cooking. Materials that work with induction cooktops include cast-iron, steel, magnetic stainless steel, ceramic-clad and enameled pots with an iron pan hidden in the ceramic layer. Materials that don’t work include aluminum, glass, and copper pans unless they’re made with a layer of magnetic material on the bottom. An easy way to test if a pan is induction compatible is to check if a magnet sticks to the bottom of the pan.