One or more techniques regarding an atmosphere controlling manifold are provided. For example, one or more embodiments can regard a manifold that can comprise a first channel connected to a first inlet port. The manifold can also comprise a second channel connected to second inlet port. Further, the manifold can comprise a third channel connecting the first channel, the second channel, and an outlet port. Additionally, the manifold can comprise a valve connected to the third channel and regulating fluid communication through the third channel. Moreover, the first channel, the second channel, and third channel can be defined within a body of the manifold.

A method and baking oven (1) for baking food products comprising cheese or constituted by cheese are described. The baking oven comprising a baking chamber (2), a conveyor belt (3) movable in a continuous way in the baking chamber for supplying the ingredients and for unloading the food products, heating means (4) to heat the ingredients in the baking chamber and extracting means (9) to extract air and vapor from the baking chamber, which are configured to obtain a food product having residual humidity of less than 5% by weight and a consequent shelf-life longer than 4 months.

A method and baking oven (1) for baking food products comprising cheese or constituted by cheese are described. The baking oven comprising a baking chamber (2), a conveyor belt (3) movable in a continuous way in the baking chamber for supplying the ingredients and for unloading the food products, heating means (4) to heat the ingredients in the baking chamber and extracting means (9) to extract air and vapor from the baking chamber, which are configured to obtain a food product having residual humidity of less than 5% by weight and a consequent shelf-life longer than 4 months.

The present invention relates to an oven, comprising a cooking chamber wherein the ingredients to be cooked are placed; a casing in the form of a box with the front side open; a door that provides access to the cooking chamber; a steam generator that is disposed on the casing, and a water tank that is disposed on the casing and that enables water to be delivered to the steam generator by means of a water delivery line.

The present invention relates to an oven, comprising a cooking chamber wherein the ingredients to be cooked are placed; a casing in the form of a box with the front side open; a door that provides access to the cooking chamber; a steam generator that is disposed on the casing, and a water tank that is disposed on the casing and that enables water to be delivered to the steam generator by means of a water delivery line.

A cooking apparatus and method for use of the same are disclosed that utilize forced convection and radiant heating cooking. In one embodiment, the cooking apparatus includes an oven housing defining a cooking chamber, a circulation chamber, and a catalyst chamber. The catalyst chamber is superposed to the circulation chamber and the circulation chamber is superposed to the cooking chamber. Heating elements are located in the cooking chamber and the circulation chamber. An airflow circulation loop is located between the cooking chamber and the circulation chamber. An exhaust airflow path is provided from the circulation chamber to the catalyst chamber to an exterior of the oven housing. A fan subassembly is located within the oven housing and the fan subassembly circulates convection air along the airflow circulation loop with a portion of the convection air being diverted into the exhaust airflow path.

A cooking apparatus and method for use of the same are disclosed that utilize forced convection and radiant heating cooking. In one embodiment, the cooking apparatus includes an oven housing defining a cooking chamber, a circulation chamber, and a catalyst chamber. The catalyst chamber is superposed to the circulation chamber and the circulation chamber is superposed to the cooking chamber. Heating elements are located in the cooking chamber and the circulation chamber. An airflow circulation loop is located between the cooking chamber and the circulation chamber. An exhaust airflow path is provided from the circulation chamber to the catalyst chamber to an exterior of the oven housing. A fan subassembly is located within the oven housing and the fan subassembly circulates convection air along the airflow circulation loop with a portion of the convection air being diverted into the exhaust airflow path.

A cooking apparatus and method for use of the same are disclosed that utilize forced convection and radiant heating cooking. In one embodiment, the cooking apparatus includes an oven housing defining a cooking chamber, a circulation chamber, and a catalyst chamber. The catalyst chamber is superposed to the circulation chamber and the circulation chamber is superposed to the cooking chamber. Heating elements are located in the cooking chamber and the circulation chamber. An airflow circulation loop is located between the cooking chamber and the circulation chamber. An exhaust airflow path is provided from the circulation chamber to the catalyst chamber to an exterior of the oven housing. A fan subassembly is located within the oven housing and the fan subassembly circulates convection air along the airflow circulation loop with a portion of the convection air being diverted into the exhaust airflow path.

A cooking apparatus and method for use of the same are disclosed that utilize forced convection and radiant heating cooking. In one embodiment, the cooking apparatus includes an oven housing defining a cooking chamber, a circulation chamber, and a catalyst chamber. The catalyst chamber is superposed to the circulation chamber and the circulation chamber is superposed to the cooking chamber. Heating elements are located in the cooking chamber and the circulation chamber. An airflow circulation loop is located between the cooking chamber and the circulation chamber. An exhaust airflow path is provided from the circulation chamber to the catalyst chamber to an exterior of the oven housing. A fan subassembly is located within the oven housing and the fan subassembly circulates convection air along the airflow circulation loop with a portion of the convection air being diverted into the exhaust airflow path.

A multi-compartment oven providing steam assisted cooking employs active venting to provide improved humidity control and reduced humidity leakage between closely adjacent compartments.