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In our
fast paced life, the microwave is a blessing in the kitchen for
convenient and faster cooking, baking, grilling, reheating and
defrosting food. The demand for microwaves has risen even during the
pandemic as people stayed at home and upgraded their appliances for
efficient functioning of their kitchens. With the pandemic and people
juggling between work and home, consumers have realised the importance
of microwaves to whip up quick meals for the family. However, some
people are still sceptical about using the appliance for a longer period
of time due to some myths. Infact, some consumers still don’t utilise
the full potential of a microwave fearing certain implications. Here's a
list of facts that one must know.
Cooking food in the microwave is harmful
Isn’t it something that you often hear whenever the function of a
microwave oven is discussed? Over the years, this myth has been conveyed
through different mediums, be it the internet or word of mouth.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug administration (FDA), some believe
that microwaving emits cancer-causing radiations, while others think
that chemicals from the heated dishes can seep into the food. The fact
actually is that microwaves use electromagnetic waves which are similar
to those emitted from televisions, radio and electric shavers. These
waves help reheating food more efficiently using lesser energy.
Electromagnetic waves are not known to cause any harmful effect on food
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Microwaves are costlier than conventional stoves
Microwaves are actually more energy-efficient and use less electric
power than conventional electric or gas ovens – repeated point. The
cooking time in a microwave is a fraction of that in a stove, it saves a
lot of energy as well as time. For Example – It would usually take 50 –
60mins to cook a lasagne on a stove but it would just take 15 – 20 mins
to cook it in a microwave oven. According to the Environment Protection
Agency (EPA), the microwave uses 80% less energy when heating a
relatively smaller quantity of food. Using a microwave can result in
substantial saving on electricity bills. |
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Microwaving takes away nutrients from food
A lesser-known fact is that nutrients break down when exposed to any
form of heat. Cooking food in liquids such as water can also leach out
the nutrients from the food. In fact, microwaving food is a much quicker
and simpler process of heating food. Contrary to the belief, microwaves
preserve more nutrients while heating food than conventional methods. |
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All microwaves can bake and grill
People often buy a microwave for not only reheating but also baking,
cooking and grilling. It is important to remember that a basic microwave
will not be able to meet these demands of your kitchen. If you are
looking for a microwave that can help you reduce cooking time in the
kitchen, you should invest in a convection microwave oven that will add
versatility to your cooking with a grilling function and can also be
used to bake cakes and cookies. Microwave, if used properly, can be
highly useful and time-saving. In fact, cooking in a microwave
eliminates the formation of tars and char because of the lower
temperature. |
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