| Among the modern appliances and equipments that | | | | appliance. |
| made remarkable contributions to the culinary world, | | | | However there are many disadvantages attributed to |
| the microwave oven deserves a very prominent | | | | this type of cooking method. According to the experts |
| place. A fast and convenient appliance, microwave | | | | and dieticians, regular and continuous use of |
| oven is now an unavoidable utility in the modern | | | | microwave ovens will affect the nutritive value of the |
| kitchen. No wonder, it has attained unprecedented | | | | food adversely. The radiation process involved in the |
| popularity through out the world. Consumers are | | | | microwave cooking actually heat up the molecules to |
| fascinated by the innovative features incorporated in | | | | the extent of destroying the vitamins and certain |
| the latest versions, thanks to the evolving technology. | | | | natural nutrients contained in the food. Some experts |
| Today it is a multipurpose kitchen appliance used for | | | | estimate that almost ninety seven per cent of the |
| not only defrosting or reheating stored food, but also | | | | nutritive value will be lost by the microwave cooking. It |
| for baking, roasting, grilling and toasting. A remarkable | | | | is therefore advised that microwave oven should be |
| feature of the microwave oven is that it facilitates fat | | | | used sparingly for the purpose of defrosting or heating |
| free cooking, which is recommended for persons with | | | | the stored food. If necessary it can be used to |
| health problems. | | | | expedite cooking process in unavoidable |
| Widely used in the catering sector as well as in the | | | | circumstances. However, the fact remains that the |
| households, the microwave oven is lauded for its | | | | quality of food will be less nutritive than the food |
| rapidity and energy efficiency. The early versions of | | | | cooked in the conventional stoves. |
| this utility were mainly used to reheat the frozen food | | | | Keeping in mind such hazardous consequences, |
| and to make popcorn. The special feature of this | | | | consumers can buy and use microwave ovens for |
| facility is that the food gets heated first, and then the | | | | limited purposes. Varieties of models are offered by |
| heat will be slowly radiated to the cookware. As a | | | | the market to cater the increasing demands for this |
| result, cooking process will be less messy. The | | | | modern utility. Many new features are incorporated in |
| absence of smoke is another advantage. | | | | the new models. Non-stick interior quoting to facilitate |
| Microwave ovens are available in different sizes. | | | | easier cleaning of spilled food items and grease filters |
| Portable sizes can be accommodated on the kitchen | | | | which can be removed for cleaning are some of the |
| worktop. Larger ones are capable of handling | | | | additional features. In some models removable |
| casseroles and bigger utensils. Such large sized ovens | | | | turntables are provided for the convenience of the |
| are used for cooking food also. Convection | | | | users. The consumers should insist on warranty and |
| microwave oven is a new version with heating | | | | after sale service while buying microwave ovens. |
| element and a fan to facilitate heat transfer upwards. | | | | Many online dealers offer attractive discounts and free |
| This type of oven is expensive than conventional | | | | shipping. |