It depends.
no not at all!
Food tends to be dead before preparation.
Microwaving the food conserves much of the thiamin.
Yes, microwaving can effectively kill salmonella bacteria if the food is heated to a high enough temperature for a sufficient amount of time. It is important to follow proper food safety guidelines when using a microwave to ensure that the food is cooked thoroughly and safely.
No more or less so than food cooked by any other method.
Dampening a paper towel and covering your left overs before microwaving it is better than covering it with plastic wrap. Plastic wrap, when heated releases toxic chemicals and it goes onto the food.
Microwaving food certainly doesn't make it any healthier. The loss of moisture through microwaving the water cells in the food until rupturing results in free radicals, which can be deemed as carcinogenic.
Yes, safe methods for thawing food include refrigerating it, using cold water, or microwaving. Thawing in the refrigerator is the safest, as it keeps food at a safe temperature. Cold water thawing should be done in a sealed bag and changed every 30 minutes. Microwaving can be effective, but food should be cooked immediately after thawing.
Microwaving coffee is not considered carcinogenic.
Microwaving can effectively kill mold on food, but it may not be as effective on porous surfaces like wood or fabric. It's important to follow proper safety guidelines when attempting to remove mold using a microwave.
Microwave. Boiling food enables the nutrients to 'leech out' into the boiling water. Microwaving simply agitates the water molecules within the food.
Yes, microwaving food can effectively kill salmonella bacteria if the food is heated to a high enough temperature for a sufficient amount of time.