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microwave oven

An oven that uses microwave energy for cooking or heating food.

CAUTION!

Food prepared or reheated in a microwave should be tested with a thermometer to make certain it has reached the lethal temperature for potentially hazardous microorganisms.

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However, frying was caused the highest reduction and microwave cooking had the lowest reduction among other methods.

Comparison of the effects of four cooking methods on chemical compositions and fatty acid profiles of Iranian silver carp (Hypophthalmicthys molitrix) fillets: a study of nutritional quality indices

hot air oven (HO), microwave cooking (MO) and pressure cooking (PC) on proximate analysis of buffalo meat patties with 15% added fat (F1) and buffalo meat patties (5% added fat) incorporated with 3.

Effect of cooking methods and fat levels on the physico-chemical, processing, sensory and microbial quality of buffalo meat patties

The safe cooking and FAQ sections are very helpful in answering questions about microwave cooking temperatures, cold spots, super-heating and concerns about radiation.

Heating up: retailers and frozen food suppliers need to open a dialogue with shoppers about microwave cooking and food safety

Inadequate microwave cooking was thought to be partly responsible for two previous outbreaks of Salmonella infections (8,9).

Multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections associated with frozen pot pies--United States, 2007

Although there isn't an abundance of research, what exists is pretty clear: microwave cooking is one of the best ways to preserve the nutrients in vegetables--probably because you cook them so quickly without boiling the water-soluble vitamins into the cooking water.

Microwave cooking preserves nutrients

Enhanced with a complete index of recipes, a list of handy Cooking Tips, a roster of Herbs & Spices, complete instructions for Baking Breads and Baking Desserts, timing instructions for buying, drying, and cooking Vegetables & Fruits, a Food Quantities table for large servings, microwave cooking hints, a Calorie Counter, Cooking Terms glossary, and a not-to-be overlooked "how to" on Napkin Folding techniques, "The Miracle Cookbook" is a prized addition to the personal or family cookbook shelf.

The Miracle Cookbook

Each 13-ounce package comes with a fresh boneless, skinless chicken breast and various vegetables, sides and sauces -- and takes just 5 minutes to steam-cook in a microwave oven (due to Smart Steam, a proprietary steam pressure microwave cooking technology that allows food to cook evenly and quickly).

GOOD TASTES

ADVANCED PAPERBOARD packaging materials and structures are offering food processors an increasingly broad array of benefits, including superior microwave cooking results, on-the-go convenience and retail differentiation.

Thinking inside the box, carton & tray: paperboard packaging provides perks ranging from better microwave cooking to earthfriendliness

Q: I'd appreciate having your view on microwave cooking.

Ask natural life: answers to your questions about healthy, sustainable living

Here are tips for minimizing microwave cooking injuries and improving the evenness of heating:

What you should know about using your microwave safely

MARTHA STEWART, America's home-making guru, who is currently serving five months in the pokey, is using her spell inside to work on innovative methods of microwave cooking.

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Microwise has revolutionised microwave cooking for healthy, easy and exciting meals in minutes.

OFFERS STYLE: Win innovative Microwave cookware; Post Style has teamed up with the leading name in specialist microwave cookware Microwise, to give away 33 Steamer Sets that retail at pounds 15.99