Microwave Match UP Flashcards
Heats very quickly in a microwave oven & can be dangerous
fats (and sugars)
A period of time that occurs right after cooking time is up
standing time
A device that converts electricity into microwaves
magnetron
This will control the number of microwaves produced by the magnetron
power settings
helps food to cook evenly and keeps in moisture
covering food
prevents foods like hot dogs and potatoes from exploding
pierce the skins of some foods
Tips everyone should follow to prevent burns, fires & exploding
Microwave Safety
Four factors that affect this: type of food, amount of food, size of food, location placed in microwave
Cooking time
To prevent this only use microwaves that are tightly sealed and never run empty.
exposure to microwave energy
vibrations cause heat which cooks food quickly (rubbing hands together)
friction
a type of electromagnetic energy
microwaves
Foods in some areas of the oven get much hotter than others
hot spots
food manufacturers package especially for microwave cooking
microwave safe cookware
as a rule, food in this area cooks more slowly
center
microwaves can pass through in order to cook food
microwaveable foods (not wooden skewers, straw baskets or wooden dishes)
