2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Healthy Living A-Z Microwave Magic NameTitleCounty 1

2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Today you will learn How microwave ovens work How microwave ovens work Advantages Advantages Arranging the food Arranging the food Temperature correlation Temperature correlation Cooking containers Cooking containers Good food safety practices Good food safety practices 2

2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service How microwave ovens work Electromagnetic waves Electromagnetic waves Alternates in positive & negative directions Alternates in positive & negative directions Water molecules move & vibrate Water molecules move & vibrate Friction causes heat Friction causes heat Heat moves inward causing food to cook Heat moves inward causing food to cook 3

Advantages of microwave cooking Uses 75% less energy Uses 75% less energy Does not create heat Does not create heat Easy to install Easy to install Saves time Saves time Retains nutrients, color & freshness Retains nutrients, color & freshness Easy to clean Easy to clean 2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service 4

2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Arrangement of food standard 5

2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Arrangement of food circular 6

2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Arrangement of food similar sizes 7

2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Temperature Correlations 10% o F or lowest 10% o F or lowest 20% o F 20% o F 30-40% o F or med-low 30-40% o F or med-low 50-60% o F or medium 50-60% o F or medium 70% o F or med-high 70% o F or med-high 80% o F 80% o F % o F or high % o F or high 8

2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Containers & Covers Containers—glass, glass ceramic, paper, dishwasher safe plastic, stoneware, pottery Containers—glass, glass ceramic, paper, dishwasher safe plastic, stoneware, pottery Coverings—glass, plastic wrap, wax paper, paper towel Coverings—glass, plastic wrap, wax paper, paper towel Label should read—”Microwave Oven Safe” or “Suitable for Microwave” Label should read—”Microwave Oven Safe” or “Suitable for Microwave” 9

2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Safe Food Practices Wash hands Wash hands Use clean utensils Use clean utensils Use pot holders—container may be hot Use pot holders—container may be hot When removing cover—lift away When removing cover—lift away Rest on heat protected surface after cooking Rest on heat protected surface after cooking 10

2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Microwave Cooking Tips Seasoning Reheating 11

2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Microwave Cooking Tips Cooking temperatures Quantity of water Pouch cooking 12

2009Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Today you have learned How microwave ovens work How microwave ovens work Advantages Advantages Arranging the food Arranging the food Temperature correlation Temperature correlation Cooking containers Cooking containers Good food safety practices Good food safety practices 13

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