# Steam Ovens-Reduce Fat and Salt Content By Greg Ponesse | Published 2005-12-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-ovens-reduce-fat-and-salt-content A revolutionary type of oven that uses [steam to bake food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-paulownia-steamer) has injected new life into the market for [cooking appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/countertop-cooking-appliance), which was generally thought to have passed its peak. The oven has been such a hit that the manufacturer has stepped up production to cope with the unexpectedly high demand. Among the secrets of the product's success are its ability to [reduce the fat content of food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neoma-ai-countertop-oven) and the fact that it is considerably kinder to the environment than traditional types of ovens. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Steam Ovens:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced steam oven technology to reduce fat and salt content in food. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Cooking Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embracing steam oven technology to offer healthier cooking options for consumers. - **Environmentally-friendly Appliances:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating eco-friendly features in cooking appliances to attract a more sustainability-conscious consumer base. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [App-Connected Countertop Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-oven.md) - [Smart Countertop Steam Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-oveni-one.md) - [Multifunctional Retailer Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prodigi-combination-oven.md) - [Steam-Enabled Air Fryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-flex-air-fryer.md) - [Space-Saving Multi-Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/homechef-7in1-compact-oven.md) - [Digital Convection Mini Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/24l-air-fryer-oven.md) - [Versatile Home Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-wonder-oven.md) - [Steam-Powered Dishwasher Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-steam-cleaner.md) - [Food-Monitoring Smart Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anova-precision-oven-20.md)