Microwaves (1/29)

Question 1

What are microwaves?

Answer 1

radars

Question 2

When did microwaves start being used for foodservice?

Answer 2

1947

Question 3

When was the first consumer microwave?

Answer 3

1955

Question 4

What are microwaves used for in the home?

Answer 4

heat beverages, heat or defrost frozen foods, popcorn, not used a lot for full meal preparation

Question 5

What are microwaves used for in the foodservice?

Answer 5

reheating usually because time benefits are not realized with large quantities

Question 6

What do microwaves use?

Answer 6

radio waves(high-frequency electromagnetic waves of radiant energy)

Question 7

How does radio waves heat food?

Answer 7

by rotating molecules with dipoles

Question 8

What are the extra features on a microwave?

Answer 8

variable power output, cooking time calculation, combination ovens, and variable power

Question 9

What are advantages of microwaves?

Answer 9

speed, reheating precooked foods and defrosting, less nutrient loss when cooking veggies, and energy conservation

Question 10

What are limitations of microwaves?

Answer 10

lack of surface browning, cooking periods not long enough to tenderize/rehydrate, some foods can become tough, erupted hot water phenomena, and unevenness of cooking

Question 11

What should you not use in the microwave?

Answer 11

metal, disposable plastic containers, ceramic or glass with metal glazes