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Health Concerns With the Use of Infrared Heat to Cook Food

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Alicia Richardson

Infrared heat is the type of electromagnetic radiation used in microwave ovens. Because infrared heat penetrates and agitates food molecules instead of heating the surrounding area, food cooks very quickly. This feature gave microwave ovens vast popularity particularly in North America.