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Not at all. Food cooked in the microwave does not contain any microwave radiation. However, you could burn your mouth if, for example, you heat a danish in the microwave and bite into it too soon as the bready outer part can seem cool enough to eat while the filling is still dangerously hot. But on the other hand microwave use the same wave lengths as xrays and such and could possibly harm you depending on the age of the microwave.

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Will eating microwaved foods have any effect on humans after several years?

The fact that foods are cooked in the microwave does not have any affect on humans. What foods you are eating will have an effect.


Is microwave cooked food is healthier than gas cooked food?

The first answer was :- i believe it is no because the microwave uses radiation waves to cook, either way microwave food is already gas pre-cooked.....My answer is :-The above answer is a common error although I simply can't understand why because Microwaves are a type of radio wave and are an electromagnetic wave...they are NOT a type of radiation but are wave like oscillations of electric and magnetic fields.The microwaves used to heat food in microwave ovens work by heating the water in foods at a frequency to optimally heats water molecules. The microwave energy is converted into heat energy of the water molecules, which in turn heat the other molecules in the food. You can not cook dry foods such as rice and pasta without water.


What happens if a human in a microwave?

The human will be cooked from the inside out.


How much radiation does a microwave give off what And can this be dangerous?

A microwave releases only micro waves. It doesn't release any harmful radiation. The only harm a microwave can cause is if you put certain items that can make it explode (like a lava lamp, dont try that please).


What are the dangers of microwave radiation?

In general, microwaves are harmful if they are very powerful and concentrated. All of our ordinary microwave-emitting devices are perfectly safe to use because they are very low power. A microwave oven doesn't release enough of the energy to cause harm when the door is properly closed - hence, a microwave that functions with a door open could be potentially harmful. Very powerful microwaves are harmful because they cause burns. Microwave radiation, despite popular claims, does not cause cancer or any other illness associated with exposure to ionizing radiation. Microwaves from cell phones, for example, are not powerful and concentrated enough to cause harm. In themselves, other than high power exposure - several kilowatts - that's many more times than what is inside an operating microwave oven, microwaves are not dangerous. However, injuries can occur from overheated foods - burns, scalds, eruptions and fires.

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What foods can be cooked in a 700 watt microwave oven?

Not Really! but you can cook rice, And some vegetables


Will eating microwaved foods have any effect on humans after several years?

The fact that foods are cooked in the microwave does not have any affect on humans. What foods you are eating will have an effect.


Can I cook microwave popcorn on the stove?

No, microwave popcorn is specifically designed to be cooked in a microwave and should not be cooked on the stove.


What is the heat formula used in a microwave to calculate cooking times for different foods?

The heat formula used in a microwave to calculate cooking times for different foods is based on the power level of the microwave and the type of food being cooked. The formula takes into account the wattage of the microwave, the density and thickness of the food, and the desired level of doneness. By adjusting the cooking time and power level, you can ensure that your food is cooked evenly and thoroughly.


What can go in a microwave for cooking or heating?

Foods like vegetables, meats, pasta, rice, and leftovers can be cooked or heated in a microwave. It's important to use microwave-safe containers and follow cooking instructions for best results.


Can rice be cooked in the microwave?

Yes, rice can be cooked in the microwave by combining rice and water in a microwave-safe dish and cooking on high for a specified amount of time.


Is it safe to eat magnetic induction cooked foods just as in eating microwave cooked food is unsafe?

Induction burners are totally safe. If magnets weren't food safe then you wouldn't hang them on your refrigerator.


How can appearance of meats cooked in a microwave oven be made more appealing?

Covering meats in a microwave oven holds in steam. This keeps meat moist and tender and shortens cooking time even further.


What is a combination microwave?

Combination microwaves have a convection cycle built in along with the normal microwave portion. This allows the baking of foods, like pizza, that would not be able to be cooked in a normal microwave.


Can you cook escargo in microwave oven?

It is known that mostly everything can be put in a microwave and have the heat on. But on the other hand it can be very dangerous things can explode or even catch fire! So can escargo be cooked in a microwave oven I would say that you probaly could but it would not be as good.


What is the difference between microwave and stove cooked food?

Microwave energy is electromagnetic (EM) radiation, and microwave ovens use energy at a frequency of about 2450 MHz (2,450 million cycles per second). This energy is in the microwave band of frequencies, hence the term microwave oven. The frequency is a good choice, because it is quite effective in causing dielectric heating in molecules in the food. This is because there are a lot of molecules within the food that will respond to the microwave energy. These molecules, because they have an electric dipole, will attempt to align themselves with the passing electromagnetic wave. They will be trying to turn back and forth at that 2450 MHz, and this generates heat, which warms/cooks the food.


Is bacon already cooked?

Most bacon has been smoked, but not cooked. Microwave bacon is partially cooked.