Smeg Unveils Advanced Ovens for Design-Conscious Home Cooks

Smeg, the Italian appliance manufacturer, is introducing a new line of ovens, including the OmniChef model, aimed at design-conscious food enthusiasts, according to Dagens industri. The ovens incorporate advanced technology engineered for precise culinary outcomes, enabling users to achieve results such as perfectly crisp meringues or delicately cooked cod at low temperatures. Dagens industri reports that Smeg, now in its third generation of Bertazzoni family leadership, is rooted in Guastalla, in Italy's Reggio Emilia province. The company's name, an acronym for Smalterie Metallurgiche Emiliane Guastalla, reflects this origin and continues to inform its product development and overall corporate philosophy. Oscar Beck-Larsen, Smeg's Nordic product manager, stated in Dagens industri that there is increasing consumer interest in innovative and sustainable cooking techniques. He added that consumers view cooking and kitchen gatherings as relaxing and enjoyable activities. Beck-Larsen emphasized that Smeg's ovens are designed to elevate cooking and dining experiences by seamlessly integrating tradition, technology, and culinary inspiration. The Dagens industri report highlights steam cooking as a core feature, emphasizing its ability to preserve nutrients and reduce the reliance on fats. The benefits are particularly pronounced when preparing fish, chicken, and vegetables. Specifically, steam percentages of 20% enhance heat distribution in potatoes, while 40% steam retention maintains juiciness in root vegetables and chicken. Steam is also effective in baking, producing lighter and crispier breads and pastries.