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One of the most useful kitchen appliances, toasters are largely responsible for our daily breakfasts (sometimes even lunch and dinner). A toaster generally uses infrared radiation to heat the piece of bread you place inside it. It is a small appliance with controls and a lever at its side. The coils which grow red indicate the heating of the bread. This radiation dries and chars the bread surface. When you push the lever the toast pops in a few minutes once done.

It is widely believed that people have been toasting bread since the time of the Romans. They were known to have held the bread on a long fork over an open fire to toast bread back then. The word toast is believed to be borrowed from the Old French term “toste” which has the Latin root of "torrere, tostum," which means to scorch or burn [Source: Encyclopedia Britannica, 11th Edition, from 1910-1911]. The first electronic toaster was invented by Crompton and Co. in 1893 in Great Britain. Following that, GE released the electronic toaster in the USA in 1909. These toasters came without a thermostat. In 1919, Charles Strite from Minnesota developed the pop up toaster which is used widely today.

There is a wide variety of toasters to choose from. You can choose from 2-slice, 4-slice and 8-slice toasters or sandwich toasters, toasters with additional functions which will help you prepare waffles, muffins and microwave toaster oven. The ideal toaster for you would depend on the number of slots you want in the toaster, should be easy to clean, repair, have a removable crumb tray, should come with warranty and good safety features. Most of the toasters available in the market today are equipped with these features. Since toasters are a worthy investment, it is better to have a generous budget.

Toasters have been around for ages and still continue to be a popular appliance used at homes and commercial establishments. With additional features available today, their indispensable in any kitchen today. In less than 3 minutes you can enjoy sumptuous toast with the help of a toaster, the best option for the fast paced metropolitan lifestyle! The latest toasters are space saving toasters which can be kept away when not in use. They are a great option for smaller kitchens, where space is a constraint.

With the wide range of toasters available today, you can easily find one which suits you needs and does not burn a hole in your pockets. Reliable brands have toasters which come in a number of colours and designs to complement your kitchen top perfectly.