High frequency electromagnetic waves from the invisible end of the light spectrum travel from the infrared source to the food cooked without heating the air. The best example of infrared energy is the sun. Radiant energy travels from the sun through space and our atmosphere and warms the objects it strikes, even when the air is cold. Infrared Broilers Almost all commercial cooking establishments employ some type of broiler. Infrared technology is an ideal heat source for broilers.
Infrared broilers are available in both electric and gas models.
Electric models use a high-temperature heating element as the radiant energy source. A gas infrared burner usually consists of a set of ceramic plates containing approximately 200 holes per square inch of surface. Air and gas flow through these holes to burn at approximately 1,650 . They do not heat ceramic chips, charcoal or other secondary materials. They use less energy to achieve the same cooking results.