A versatile kitchen and industrial appliance that uses electric heating elements or other heat sources to bake, roast, heat, or thaw food through precise temperature control within an enclosed chamber. It is widely used in homes, restaurants, and food processing plants.
The core principle involves generating heat from a source and using a temperature control system to ensure the hot air or thermal radiation acts uniformly on the food. This process facilitates physical and chemical changes such as moisture evaporation, protein denaturation, and starch gelatinization, ultimately achieving the desired cooking results.