This adaptor is made from stainless steel, & means that you can use regular saucepans, moka pots & creamers on induction hobs. When the plate in switched off, it keeps food warm for more than ten minutes-use all pots for induction cooking. Removable heat resistent handle for taking the diffusor out of the plate. Made in Italy. MAY NOT WORK WITH CERTAIN PORTABLE INDUCTION HOBS