Foods that should not be microwaved
So while cooking is done in a fraction of time using a microwave, ensure you do not use it for the below foods-
Bread: Most bachelor’s everyday breakfast and also majorly used in a child’s breakfast in urban families this piece of yeast must not be microwaved. By microwaving bread, enough moisture goes out of the bread and make it stale and hard, which you may not like and it will ruin the piece of bread, which you may not like to eat.
Chillies: Even though the chillies can withstand heat of the microwave, an active ingredient namely capsicin, because of which chillies are spicy, becomes vaporized during microwaving process and when one opens the microwave, this may waft into your face which is very unpleasant.
Breast Milk: Microwaving frozen human milk can cause uneven warming of the milk, which could create spots that are hot for the sensitive, tender infant mouths, while drinking the milk. Apart from that, the method of defrosting through microwaving may destroy some of the immune boosting proteins, which is contained in the breast milk, thus denying the benefit of immunity to the children.
Frozen Meats: No doubt defrosting meat is must before cooking, but the idea is not good through microwaving, because, due to uneven distribution of the heat, meat will defrost unevenly. This will also results in some portions of the meat cook, while other part will remain defrost, which allow bacteria to grow. Instead, plan properly and defrost meat in your fridge overnight for use in your next day meal.
Fruits: Microwaving fruit is not a good idea, because the intense heat generated in microwave may cause juicy fruit to burn and also implode. So, some of the essential qualities of the fruit will be lost.
Additionally, disposable plastic bags, one time use yogurt containers, plastic storage containers, food wrapped in aluminium foil, take away boxes must not be placed inside the microwave as they are not made of materials that can withstand so much heat.
One extra reminder – Never switch on an empty microwave as it may lead to an explosion.
Is the microwave your lifesaver? or have you thrown yours out due to safety reasons?
I own a microwave oven and use it from time to time to re-heat food, but I do find it changes the flavor and texture of food. For this reason, I limit its use.
Source:blog.nirogam.com
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No foods should be microwaved.