MICROWAVE PRODUCTS
BENEFITS OF MICROWAVE COOKING
1 SAVE ENERGY
Cooking times are short—nearly half the time compared to cooking on stove/in oven
OR ENJOY THE KEEP YOUR 2 SAVE 3 REDUCE 4 MONEY ELIMINATE FLAVOR OF 5 KITCHEN FAT FOOD CLEAN Less waste, everything can be reheated
Requires no oil or added fats
DEMYSTIFYING THE MICROWAVE
• Microwave ovens are powered by a magnetron, which creates electromagnetic waves called microwaves.
• Microwaves vibrate the sugar, fat and water molecules in food, creating friction that raises their temperature (like when you rub your hands together to warm them).
As a consequence, the more fat and sugar in your recipe and less food or moisture in your container, the greater your risk of burning your food and damaging your container.
Keep the nutrients and vitamins
Most foods cook covered, no splash, no oven to clean
• The heat is produced inside the food, and the microwave itself remains cool, making it one of the safest kitchen appliances. • Microwave ovens vary in power and location of the magnetron, which alters cooking times.
• Every microwave oven has its own cooking pattern and some may have hot spots, meaning that some areas heat faster than others.
RECOMMENDED POWER
USAGE
PRODUCT
MICROWAVE PRODUCTS
CrystalWave® Containers
Vent ’N Serve® Containers
Microwave Makers (Rice, Pasta, Breakfast)
TupperWave® Stack Cooker
Tupperware® SmartSteamer
Microwave Pressure Cooker
UltraPro Ovenware
1. Reheating 2. Refrigeration 3. On the go
1. Reheating 2. Freezing & defrosting 3. Refrigeration 4. On the go
1. Cooking 2. Serving
1. Cooking 2. Serving 3. Reheating
1. Steaming 2. Defrosting
1. Fast cooking 2. Soaking
1. Cooking 2. Reheating 3. Freezing & defrosting 4. Refrigeration
100% Product has high tech features to prevent microwaves from penetrating food
100% Combines 2 ways of cooking: microwave and pressure
100% Able to decrease cooking time by starting in microwave and finishing in oven
50%–70%
50%–70% depending on the food & product**
50%–100%
100%
**Please refer to the product insert or guide on your Sales Force website.
BEST PRACTICES
• Be sure to only microwave Tupperware products which are intended for microwave use. The pictogram indicates it is safe for microwave use. Some products may This pictogram indicates it is safe also state “microwave reheatable.” for microwave use. Certain older molds (such as the Microwave Reheatable Cereal Bowls) may not contain this marking, but will indicate that it is microwave safe in the product name or the catalog or brochure where it’s offered.
• When reheating foods, be sure to do so at 50–70%, and when microwave cooking, do so at 100%. You’ll have better tasting results and protect your containers from damage. See above for which of our products are made for each purpose.
• Always add a minimum amount of water to prevent your food from drying out.
• Be sure to follow your minimum and maximum fill lines if they are on your specific microwaveable product.
• The maximum amount of time for continuously microwaving your Tupperware containers is 30 minutes. Let the product cool before re-using. • Never activate the microwave when empty! This could damage your microwave.
• Always place your microwaveable product at least 2"/5 cm away from the top and sides of the microwave walls (including the door) to avoid blocking the magnetron. • Always open your CrystalWave® or Vent ’N Serve® vents before microwaving. To prevent warping, don’t place a seal with a closed vent onto hot food. And don’t microwave bowls with flat seals (like the Microwave Reheatable Cereal Bowls), with the seals on.
• When removing the seal, open the container with the seal directing steam away from you.