Method and an apparatus for processing foodstuff

A method for processing foodstuff, using an apparatus for processing foodstuffs, the apparatus comprising a heating source for processing the foodstuff and a controller, the controller being arranged to control at least two heating elements of the heating source individually the apparatus further comprising a plurality of receiving portions for receiving the foodstuffs, the method comprising:

• providing the foodstuff having a first surface area and a second surface area;
• providing information that is indicative of a chromatic property of the first surface area of the foodstuff;
• processing the foodstuff using the heating source so as to effect a change of the chromatic property of the first and second surface areas of the foodstuff;
• and
• using the controller to control the change of the chromatic property of the second surface area of the foodstuff using the provided information and predetermined calibration data, wherein using the controller includes determining whether a condition exists by detecting that foodstuff is provided in a receiving portion and detecting that no foodstuff is provided in an adjacent receiving portion such that:
• when the condition exists, the controller controls the heating source to change of the chromatic property of the second surface area of the foodstuff using the provided information and the calibration data, and
• when the condition does not exist, the controller controls the heating source to change of the chromatic property of both the first and second surface areas using the provided information.