The difference between a steam oven and a regular oven

Steam ovens and ordinary ovens have obvious differences in heating methods, functional effects, etc., as follows:

Heating method

- Steam oven: It generates steam through an internal steam generator and injects steam during heating to achieve a "steam + hot air" mixed heating.

- Ordinary oven: It mainly relies on upper and lower heating tubes or hot air circulation for heating, and conducts heat through the air.

Food cooking effect

- Steam oven: During cooking, steam can lock in the moisture of food, making the baked food more tender. For instance, grilled meat is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, while toasted bread has a crispy crust and a soft interior.

- Regular oven: During the heating process, the food loses a lot of moisture, and the texture may be a bit dry. It is especially suitable for foods that require a crispy crust, such as cookies and potato chips.

Functional diversity

- Steam oven: Besides baking, it can also steam dishes, ferment dough, defrost food, etc. Some high-end models can combine multiple modes such as steam baking and pure steaming.

- Ordinary oven: Its main function is baking. Some have basic additional functions such as fermentation and hot air circulation, but the modes are relatively simple.

Price and applicable scenarios

- Steam oven: It is relatively expensive and is suitable for users who pay attention to the taste of food, pursue multi-functional cooking, or frequently make baked goods or Western cuisine.

- Regular oven: It is more affordable and suitable for simple daily needs such as baking cookies and grilling meat. It is sufficient for basic household use.