OVENS

OVENS

1. Convention Ovens:

   • For stuff like noodles and rice, what is the most efficient and quickest way for meal preparation? :
     • Using both a microwave AND conventional oven.
   • Does food cook faster in a conventional oven than a convectional oven ?:
     • No, food takes a bit longer to cook in a conventional oven because of the fan that rotates heat evenly through a convectional oven.

2. Convection Ovens:

   • Where is the heat in a convection oven? :
     • The heat comes from the top and bottom chambers of the oven.
     • There is a third heating element in the back, along with a fan that sucks the heat past this heating element, and back into the oven.
   • How much faster does food cook in a convection oven than a convention oven? :
     • 25 percent faster because of the heating elements and fan.
     • TIP: cook with a temperature of 25 degrees less than you would in a conventional oven because of this additional fan.
   • Why does food cook more evenly in this oven?
     • Because of the fan in it, which moves heat more evenly through the oven and prevents cool/hot spots. Because of this you can cook your food on any rack.
   • What type of pan is best for convectional ovens?
     • Shallow ones, so the heat can move pretty evenly over it.
     • Lighter colored ones, because darker pans tend to brown the bottom or sides of your food much quicker, which risks burning it.