Microwave Cooking

Which one is better for microwave cooking?

• Square pan

• round pan

Microwaves are attracted to

• sugar

• fat

• water

• all of the answers

Select which type of containers are microwave safe.

• glass pan

• metal 8 x 8 inch pan

• cool whip container

• styrofoam take out container

Standing time refers to:

• total time food is in the microwave

• the time spent waiting by the microwave

• the time the molecules continue vibrating to cook the food - might be used with lower power levels or after it is done in the microwave.

• the total time you spend microwaving the food

How do Electromagnetic Waves cook food?

• The electromagnetic waves cause the molecules to become excited and vibrate.  This causes friction between molecules which generates the heat to cook the food
• The electromagnetic waves heat up the food molecules in a similar way as a conventional oven
• The electromagnetic waves create a dry heat that warms the molecules in the food
• The electromagnetic waves  send heat to the molecules which makes them begin to vibrate and cook

Which container is NOT safe for the microwave?

• Metal

• Micro-safe Plastics

• Glass

• Ceramic

What is Cooking Time?

• The time food is cooking while the microwave is producing the microwaves in the magnetron tube.

• The total amount of time it takes to fully cook the food.

• The time food continues to cook after the microwave oven is turned off

• The time it takes to cook the food after it is take out of the microwave

What is true about the amount of food you place in the microwave?

• Does affect the cooking time
• Does not affect cooking time

Why should you poke holes in baked potatoes when cooking in the microwave?

• To allow the steam from the water molecules to escape without bursting the skin
• To help them cook more evenly
• To allow the heat to get into the potato through the holes
• To allow insects to escape so you don't eat them

Which is NOT an advantage of microwaves? 

• faster
• retains nutrients
• defrosts frozen products
• makes foods greasier