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The microwave is ideal for thawing foods. Time
required for thawing is usually much shorter than
when thawing foods with conventional methods.
Some tips.
Remove the frozen food from its wrapping and put it
on a plate.
WRAPPING AND CONTAINERS
Wrappings and containers suitable for use in
microwave and also freezing (up to about - 40°C)
and heat resistant (up to about 220°C) are very
appropriate for thawing and heating foods. You can
use such material for thawing, heating and cooking
without having to transfer the food to other containers.
COVERS
Thinner parts should be covered
with aluminum foil during thawing.
Thawed or warm parts should also
be covered with aluminum foil. This
prevents that thin parts overheat
while thick parts are still frozen.
THE MICROWAVE POWER…
should be set lower rather than higher. This helps you
achieve even thawing. If the microwave power is too
high, the food surface will be cooked while the interior
of the food is still frozen.
TURNING/STIRRING
Almost all foods must be turned or
stirred once. Parts sticking to each
other should be separated as soon
as possible and rearranged.
SMALLER AMOUNTS…
twill thaw more evenly and quicker than large
amounts. We recommend that you freeze your food
in small portions. You can quickly and easily create a
whole menu.
DELICATE FOODS,
like tortes, cream, cheese and bread should not be
completely thawed. Only the outer surface should
be thawed, the rest of the food should thaw at room
temperature. This will avoid outer surfaces overheating
while inner parts are still frozen.
STANDING TIME…
after thawing food is very important, because the
thawing process is finished during this time. In the
thawing table you can find standing times for various
foods. Thick, compact foods will require a longer
standing time than flat or porous foods. If the food
is not sufficiently thawed, you can keep thawing
it in the microwave or extend the standing time
correspondingly. After standing time, foods should be
processed as soon as possible and not refrozen.
• Ready-to-eat meals in aluminum containers
should be removed from the container and
heated on a plate or a bowl.
• Foods should be covered with microwave foil,
plates or cover caps (sold in stores) to prevent
the surface from drying out. Drinks should not
be covered.
• Remove the lid of tightly closed containers.
When cooking fluids like water, coffee, tea or
milk, insert a glass stick into the container.
• If possible, stir larger amounts occasionally to
even the temperature.
• All times are listed for foods at a room
temperature of 20°C. The heating time will
increase slightly for foods at refrigerator
temperatures.
• Allow foods to stand for 1-2 minutes after
heating to allow the temperature to even out
throughout the food (standing time).
• All times are guidelines and can vary depending
on initial temperature, weight, water content, fat
content and the desired final state of the food.
HEATING
THAWING
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