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Some food is designed to explode in the microwave: popcorn, for example, is a series of controlled mini-explosions that turn the corn kernels inside-out.
Other food will explode no matter what. Grapes are full of electrolytes, which cause them to spark easily when exposed to microwave radiation.
There are three ways to discourage most other foods from exploding:
1) Remove all metal. Take leftovers out of aluminum trays, for example. This will reduce sparks, which can cause a fire.
2) Pierce the skin, shell, or film, to allow steam to escape. Steam is pressurized water vapor; too much of it, and the container (be it a potato skin or an eggshell) will fail catastrophically.
3) Don't cook at full power. Cooking at about 70% power takes about 50% longer, but produces a more even and thorough heating, with less chance of catastrophic steam buildup. That's because the excess heat in one part of the food (which is being bombarded by the microwaves) will have time to radiate to the cooler regions, heating those parts more thoroughly while allowing the hot spots a chance to cool down.
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What keeps most nutrients in food-microwave or boil?
Microwave. Boiling food enables the nutrients to 'leech out' into the boiling water. Microwaving simply agitates the water molecules within the food.
Do you have to cover food in a microwave oven?
It is not usually nesessary to put a cover on food in the microwave oven. Some people cover food to prevent soiling the inside of the oven.
Which element in the microwave heats the food and is it good for your health to eat food made in a microwave?
Microwave ovens have a "part" or device inside them called a magnetron. The magnetron is a microwave generator, and when we energize it, it generates electromagnetic waves at fairly high power (several hundred watts) and at a microwave frequency (about 2450 megaHertz). The non-ionizing electromagnetic waves or rays generated by the magnetron cause the bonds between hydrogen and oxygen atoms in water molecules to "vibrate" sympathetically with the microwave radiation. The result is that the water molecule is "given energy" by the microwave, and this energy is expressed as "vibration" of the water molecule. It is thermal, or heat energy, and the oven heats/cooks food by heating the water in the food using microwave electromagnetic energy. As stated, this radiation is non-ionizing radiation, and it will not "harm" the food, per se. Normally heated or cooked food that is put thorugh a microwave oven is safe to eat. You will not suffer any ill effects because of something the microwave oven did to the food item(s). Note that the oven can burn food, and burnt food has some toxins in it.
How does food get crispy in the microwave?
Things like hot pockets and microwave pizzas use what is called a susceptor (usually in the form of a sleeve or container). These susceptors convert microwave energy into heat, which help crisp up food in the microwave, countering the effects of sogginess that is synonymous with microwave ovens. For more information: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susceptor
Where is the exploding star in the solar system?
we do not have an exploding star in our solar system.
What keeps most nutrients in food-microwave or boil?
Microwave. Boiling food enables the nutrients to 'leech out' into the boiling water. Microwaving simply agitates the water molecules within the food.
Can you microwave frosting in can?
NO!!! Never ever place metallic items into a microwave, put the frosting into a plastic bowl which is safe if you need to microwave the frosting, but never place metallic objects in a microwave, it can lead to the microwave exploding and serious injuries to the user
What does a carburetor backfire flame arrestor do on a boat?
It keeps your boat from exploding.
What happens to foods when microwaved in microwave?
The residual heat from being in the microwave keeps cooking whatever food your cooking.
What happens to solid food when in the microwave to long?
If the microwave is not energized, then the food will spoil. If the microwave is energized, then the food will burn.
What exactly does an electric warming tray do?
An electric warming tray keeps food warm after it has been cooked. This helps to avoid the hassle of having to re-heat the food in the oven or microwave.
How does cooking happen in a microwave?
When food is placed inside the microwave oven, the microwave released will 'agitate' the water molecules in the food, which causes heat to be produced, which then cooks the food.
Is sterilite microwave safe?
All of Sterlite food storage items are microwave safe. They are designed to reheat food in the microwave. Use caution when reheating food high in sugar or fat as they can cause damage to microwave safe containers. See microwave manufacturer's instructions for information regarding the use of microwave safe containers in your microwave."
Why you need a code at microwave to reheat food?
A person doesn't often need to enter a code at a microwave if they want to reheat food. They simply program the microwave for how long they want the food to cook after they place the food inside.
How was the microwave used when originally invented?
The Microwave was used to cook food.
Can you leave plates of food to be eaten later on-top of a microwave if the microwave is used in the mean time will it not keep reheating the food on top of the microwave?
Microwaves should not be leaking from the microwave oven, however leaving food out and not refrigerated can be a health hazard in itself.
Is petroleum jelly microwavable?
I won't know why you want to microwave petroleum jelly, but I won't recommend it. If you heat it long enough, the jelly could melt and vaporize, and then has a chance of lighting/exploding from a spark from the microwave's electronic system.
