Precise performance cooking for outstanding results
Industrial cooking technology has come a long way since GEA introduced the world ’ s first two-zone spiral oven in 1992 . The latest model , the CookStar 1000 Gen 3 , provides powerful new technology for the mass production of roasted , breaded and smoked products .
The CookStar cooks powerfully yet accurately , maximizing yields using smart technology that continuously adapts , maintaining the optimum oven conditions for each product . Its three-zone cooking method controls the flow of air through the oven for consistent browning , and an enhanced impingement zone allows a higher air volume for greater efficiency .
The CookStar ’ s ability to accurately control the cooking parameters is making this latest model the increasingly popular choice for industrial cooking . The CookStar 1000 Gen 3 is the only spiral cooker on the market which can dry , steam , cook , roast and smoke products in a single machine .
Capturing the authentic flavors of the perfect joint or roast chicken requires the right timing , airflow , dewpoint and temperature . In most commercial ovens , the optimum setting for any individual product is a compromise : a high dewpoint improves yield but prevents browning ; while a lower dewpoint browns the meat but dries it out . However the CookStar 1000 comes with built in smart climate and exhaust systems allowing increased flexibility and sustainability .
Intelligent exhaust systems monitor the environment within the oven , adjusting the volume of air as needed to maintain the precise conditions required for optimum cooking . Using energy exactly as and when it is needed , this technology reduces heat and steam losses , reducing power consumption .
Operating at a high dew point , the first phase uses steam to cook quickly and gently , keeping the meat succulent . Then the impingement zone blasts the product with hot , dry air , preparing the surface for roasting without drying out the core . The final phase , with a much lower dew point , completes the process , cooking products to perfection .
The dewpoint within the CookStar ’ s two cooking towers can be managed precisely by injecting steam or opening fresh air gates , and each cooking tower can operate independently , so different products can be cooked simultaneously using the same equipment .
For smoked products , freshly generated smoke from condensate can be included in the airflow of the CookStar , combining the smoking and cooking processes , reducing process time and the need for manual intervention associated with traditional smoking methods .
GEA ’ s CookStar 1000 Gen 3 offers food processors even more flexibility . Its intelligent systems allow greater control , high productivity , sustainability , reliability and consistency of outcome .
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