Combi Ovens - Venturi

Chef Loren’s
Fall/Winter 2004 Column
* Combi Oven Techniques *


Venturi

  • This is a patented system which facilitates the elimination of humidity in the cooking cavity.
  • 100% Venturi will always be used for holding meats overnight or for extended periods. This helps the oven come down to our set holding temperature, and reduces “Carry Over Cooking”.
  • Venturi is controlled with the dial in the “Climate” section of the control panel. The red lights indicate the percent of dryness chosen (up to 100%)
  • The Venturi controls the amount of dryness in the cooking chamber the same as Combi controls the amount of moisture in the cooking chamber.
  • It is more difficult for products to brown in a moisture saturated environment than it is in a dry environment.
  • Venturi will be used to eliminate excess humidity when roasting large amounts of well done products.
  • Venturi will be used in some bakery applications, such as croissants, cakes and cookies, when a dry environment is necessary.

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