Is it dangerous to use the microwave? Here is what the WHO says!
2020-07-18 10:41:00
Dritare.net
The microwave is an indispensable tool in the kitchen. A salvation for those who do not have time, but also for those who do not enjoy the kitchen. But occasionally, there has been talk of the danger it could pose.
According to the World Health Organization, there is nothing to worry about but only if the microwave is used properly. This means that there are some basic rules that should not be overlooked at all.
Among them, the most important is the use of the right container. Under no circumstances should plastic containers be used. When exposed to heat, the material breaks down.
"Plastic is not made for microwaves. The dishes are made of soft material, which melts at high temperatures, so this is a mistake that should never be made," said Juming Tang, a professor of food engineering at Washington State University. . The best ways to minimize the risk is to use other safer microwave materials than plastic, such as ceramics.
Another tip about the microwave, given by researchers, is to use it more to heat food than to cook it. This is because in the microwave it is impossible to achieve a completely uniform temperature.
"Thus, foods will be cooked in portions, depending on the parts in the microwave that have a higher temperature than others," says Francisco Diez-Gonzalez, professor of food safety at the University of Georgia. Microwave temperatures also pose a risk when it comes to certain products. During a typical student lunch, Professor Betty Schwartz noticed some small crystals, created by the high temperature, in the microwave-heated potatoes. So it is best not to cook cereals and vegetables in the microwave. As for microwave radiation, according to researchers it is completely harmless./LF-dritare.net
