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Energy Efficient Convection Ovens

By Lisa Waddle

Q. Do convection ovens expend more or less energy to cook foods than traditional ovens?

—gr8eats, via FineCooking.com;s CooksTalk forum

A. Convection ovens are more energy efficient than traditional ovens because they distribute heat more evenly. As a result, cooking time and/or temperatures can be reduced. I’ve heard various measurements, but one manufacturer claims convection cooking cuts energy use by about a third, on average.

For more details on cooking with convection, read Susie Middleton’s Better Cooking Through Convection, visit our special section In the Kitchen, and watch a video detailing how convection ovens work.

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