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Tips on safe microwave cooking

The speed and convenience of microwave cooking has ensured the popularity of these appliances, which can be used for thawing, reheating, and cooking.

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• To minimize uneven cooking, stir the food once or twice during microwaving, arrange foods uniformly, and turn large items over halfway through cooking.

• Remove plastic wraps and foam trays from shop-bought frozen food before thawing as these might melt and allow chemicals to be absorbed by the food.

• Frozen meat and poultry may begin to cook during thawing in the microwave and should be cooked immediately after.

• Never use any metal or foil utensils or wraps in the microwave oven; this includes recycled or coloured kitchen towel and newspapers, which may contain metal.

• If microwaves are used to heat baby food, always stir well to ensure even cooking and no hot spots.

• Use a meat thermometer or probe (see Using a food thermometer) to check that food has reached a safe temperature. Check in several places when cooking large pieces of meat.

Lisa Hark, PhD RD & Dr Darwin Deen

Nutrition for Life Copyright © 2005 Dorling Kindersley Text copyright © 2005 Lisa Hark and Darwin Deen

Posted 14.02.2011

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