Combi Oven
Combi Oven
A combi oven is an oven with three functions: convection, steam and combination cooking. In the convection mode, the oven circulates dry heat - ideal for pastries and breads. The steam mode injects water into the oven to poach fish, rice and vegetables. The true genius behind the combi oven is the combination mode which uses both dry heat and steam to maintain exact humidity levels, thus giving you more control of the moisture levels in food. These levels are adjustable from 0% to 100% of possible maximum relative humidity, a term used to describe the quantity of water vapor that exists in a gaseous mixture of air and water. Our understanding of humidity in a combi may be simple if we relate this example when it is 90I0;F outside with high humidity, humans feel hotter than the actual air temperature. The extra humidity transfers heat faster and we noticeably can feel the difference than if it was just 90I0;F outside with zero humidity (dry heat). This same effect can be controlled inside a combi oven, enabling chefs to cook food with higher heat and moisture control capabilities. At 100% relative humidity, you will be able to cook with high heat without burning or excessively drying out food products. The true benefit of a combi oven is it controls the humidity inside its chamber, maintaining exactly the desired atmosphere, reducing shrinkage and weight loss while also improving cook times and results.