Thursday, August 18, 2011

Microwave Myths Zapped !!!

Most of the 'facts' are just hot air
Microwave oven are dangerous.
Microwaves are comparatively safe, but take care when using any heating device. Older ovens should be checked regularly to ensure the seals are intact. Becareful when removing food covers to avoid scaldsfrom escaping steam.
Microwaved food gets hotter once you take it out
Microwaves aren't bouncing around in the food after the oven has been turned off. In fact, food will begin to cool immediately. Let it stand for a few minutes so the outer and inner temperatures even up. The food may continue cooking as this happens.
Microwaves cook from the inside out.
Microwaves penetrate, at most, only about a centimetre intio food. The rest is heated by conduction and convection, just like in the conventional oven.
Microwaves heat only water particles.
Water molecules do absorbs microwaves energy. But once the water has vapourised, fats and proteins absorb the energy and heat to more than 100 degrees.

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