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Healthy Living A-Z Microwave Magic

Healthy Living A-Z Microwave Magic. Name Title County. Today you will learn. How microwave ovens work Advantages Arranging the food Temperature correlation Cooking containers Good food safety practices. How microwave ovens work. Electromagnetic waves

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Healthy Living A-Z Microwave Magic

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  1. Healthy Living A-ZMicrowave Magic Name Title County Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

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

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

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

  5. Arrangement of foodstandard Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

  6. Arrangement of foodcircular Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

  7. Arrangement of foodsimilar sizes Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

  8. Temperature Correlations • 10% 150-200oF or lowest • 20% 200-225oF • 30-40% 225-300oF or med-low • 50-60% 300-350oF or medium • 70% 350-375oF or med-high • 80% 375-425oF • 90-100% 425-500oF or high Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

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

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

  11. Microwave Cooking Tips • Seasoning • Reheating Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

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

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

  14. Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service

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