# Odor-Dispelling Cookware The 'Eliminate Smoke Wok' Will Clear the Air After a Delicious Meal By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-06-09 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eliminate-smoke-wok References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/06/09/wok-wok-wok/) The 'Eliminate Smoke Wok' by Yitu Wang & Joy Zhang is probably one of the [greatest cooking innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-cube-cooking-system) ever. This baby is designed for those of us who don't have either an [overhead fan above our stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-ventilation1), or just don't know how to cook very well. The Eliminate Smoke Wok has a built-in fan in the handle. In order to activate it, you simply turn it on and all the nasty smoke is funneled towards the [carbon filter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highperformance-kitchen-ventilation-system). Thus, the wok allows you to take credit for a great meal, without anyone knowing how badly you messed it up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smoke-eliminating Cookware:** The 'Eliminate Smoke Wok' demonstrates the trend of integrating built-in fans and carbon filters in cookware to eliminate cooking odors and smoke. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliances:** The smoke-eliminating cookware trend presents an opportunity for kitchen appliance manufacturers to develop innovative products that enhance air quality while cooking. - **Cookware Manufacturing:** The development of smoke-eliminating cookware opens up opportunities for cookware manufacturers to create unique products that address the need for odor dispersion during cooking. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Space-Saving Range Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oilvent.md) - [Anti-Pollution Kitchen Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taiwan-sakura.md) - [Moveable Kitchen Range Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airhood.md) - [Air-Purifying Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fotile-freshbake-range.md) - [Sleek Fume-Removing Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-indoor-grill.md) - [Mobile Quad-Filter Range Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breetee-portable-range-hood.md) - [Filter-Equipped Indoor Smokers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-pellet-smoker.md) - [Indoor-Friendly Smoker Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smokerx.md) - [Air-Infused Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airtaste-cookware.md)