21 02, 2019

Proofer Design

Proofer Design What is Proofer Design? A proofer is a piece of equipment designed to provide a specific temperature and relative humidity conditions to boost yeast activity of the fermenting dough pieces. Proofing equipment provides convective surface heating and conduction of heat from the dough surface to its interior. Typical proofing conditions [...]

3 10, 2017

Oven Air Velocity

Oven Air Velocity Also known as oven convective airflow What is Oven Air Velocity? Oven air velocity is defined as the flow rate of air in an oven chamber and is expressed in  m/sec or ft/min. Measuring air velocity along with other oven parameters such as heat flux, humidity and temperature can [...]

3 10, 2017

Oven Humidity

Oven Humidity What is Oven Humidity? Oven humidity is an important variable in baking operations. Along with time, temperature and air flow (in convection ovens), it is used to better control the baking step. The temperature in an oven is higher than the boiling point of water (212°F or 100°C at sea [...]

3 10, 2017

Oven Baking Parameters

Oven Baking Parameters What are Oven Baking Parameters? Oven baking parameters cover five key variables that are involved in transforming dough or batter into a finished product. These parameters can be measured and controlled during the baking step. Understanding their interactions and role in producing high quality products is considered both an [...]

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