A potato wrapped in paper will cook in a microwave oven, because paper does not block microwaves. A potato wrapped in aluminum foil would not cook in a microwave because aluminum foil does block microwaves.
There is no moisture in the paper and that's what heats up in the potato.
It has no water in it.
If you place a potato on an piece of unprinted paper in the microwave oven, the potato would heat up, the paper would not.
Paper plates should not be used in a microwave unless they are microwave safe. Ordinary paper plates have a very thin coating of wax, which when heated in a microwave will catch fire.
Stick it back in the place where you put unprinted paper.
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Yes! It is possible to cook a sweet potato in the microwave. I have not conducted this experiment though i know that it is possible though the results may not be suitable for eating since if you take a sweet potato and plop it in the microwave whole, there is a large chance the outside wil get burnt and the inside cold or slightly warm. � you are welcome :) Although its possible, its not advised since microwaves can destroy vitamins and minerals.
A microwave oven MAINLY heats hydrogen atoms, thus it warms water. A dry paper plate is less affected than most food, but beware of a wet plate.
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To "bake" a sweet potato in a microwave is simple to do but the timing depends on the size of the potato and the power of the microwave. For average measures on both these, try about 8 minutes on high. Let it sit for about 10 minutes afterwards, as it will continue to cook.
Not safely, according to http://sneakykitchen.com/Ten_commandments/microwave_safety.htm "All paper products are manufactured with chemicals. Never use grocery bags, paper plates, newspapers, butcher's wrap or other paper items to heat food. The microwave can cause chemicals in these products to transfer into your food. Use white paper towels only if the label states they are microwave safe. Wax paper, parchment paper and oven cooking bags are safe to use. Don't overheat!" However, according to the USDA most paper plates should actually be safe to use http://www.fsis.usda.gov/FactSheets/Microwave_Ovens_and_Food_Safety/index.asp#11 "What containers and wraps are safe to use in the microwave oven?Only use cookware that is specially manufactured for use in the microwave oven. Glass, ceramic containers, and all plastics that are safe to use usually will be labeled for microwave oven use."SAFE TO USE: * Any utensil labeled for microwave use. * Heatproof glass (such as Pyrex, Anchor Hocking, etc.). * Glass-ceramic (such as Corning Ware). * Oven cooking bags. * Baskets (straw and wood) for quick warm-ups of rolls or bread. Line the basket with napkins to absorb moisture from food. * Most paper plates, towels, napkins and bags. For optimal safety use white, unprinted materials. * Wax paper, parchment paper, heavy plastic wrap. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food; vent it to allow a steam escape. * Heat-susceptor packaging. "
Sure. Do it all the time in the microwave. Put it in a bowl, cover it with a paper towel and nuke it for about a minute to a minute thirty seconds. Better for you than those potato chips.
Yes, it is perfectly safe.
Why do metals do not catch fire when heated whereas paper ignites on heating