Microwaves

Sugar and fat content of foods will help determine how fast they cook

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It will take the same amount of time to cook one potato as it does to cook 4 potatoes.

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• False

In the microwave, stirring foods is not necessary.

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• False

Microwaves cause food molecules to rub together causing friction which creates heat and cooks the foods from within.

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• False

The thicker a food, the longer it takes to cook.

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• False

Food cooked in the microwave oven will not be crisp.

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• False

One advantage of microwave cooking is that more nutrients are retained because foods do not need to be cooked in additional water.

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• False

Small, even pieces cook more quickly than one large piece of the same.

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• False

In a microwave oven, food needs to be turned or stirred to help it cook evenly.

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• False

Most foods brown nicely in the microwave.

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• False