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Convection ovens cook faster and more evenly than most conventional ovens because, inside the oven, a high-speed fan circulates the heated air around the food being cooked.
Convection ovens are sold in both gas and electric models and may be built into cabinetry or come as part of a freestanding range.
Cooks often testify that foods baked in a convection oven taste more delicate, brown more evenly, and stay juicier.
There are two types of convection ovens: the standard type with burners at the bottom of the oven and "true" convection ovens with the burner at the rear of the oven chamber. The latter type is preferred for its even heat distribution.