The difference between an oven and a microwave

As people's living standards continue to improve, their requirements for food are getting higher and higher. They are no longer satisfied with the most basic staple foods such as steamed buns and dumplings, but pursue more diversified cooking methods. Therefore, a new generation of kitchen utensils was born. Ovens and microwaves are commonly used kitchen appliances in households. Many people don’t understand what the two new types of equipment are used for, and what is the difference between an oven and a microwave? If you want to make more delicious food, you must choose the right tools.

Many people don't understand what the difference is between an oven and a microwave. Aren't they both used to heat food? Can one of them replace the other at home? In fact, there are big differences between these two devices. The same ingredients can produce two completely different effects. Let's introduce them below:

The difference between electric oven and microwave oven 1: Different heating principles

The heating principle of the electric oven: let the resistance wire be energized and heated, so that the electrical energy is converted into thermal energy, which increases the temperature inside the box, and then bakes the food until it is cooked. This process is from the outside to the inside. The heating principle of the microwave oven: when powered on, the electrical energy turns into microwaves, which are transmitted to the food through the air in the oven, and then cause every molecule inside the food to undergo thermal motion, thereby making the food hot and then cooked. This process is from the inside out.

The difference between electric oven and microwave oven 2: different baking effects

The heating method of the oven will not destroy the original flavor of the food, but will retain the moisture and nutrients contained in the food. The cooked food is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, which is more suitable for Oriental tastes. The main function of a microwave oven is to reheat food quickly. During the heating process, the moisture and nutrients of the food itself are severely lost. Therefore, food cooked in a microwave oven cannot have the perfect color, aroma and taste.

The difference between electric oven and microwave oven 3: different ways of use

Although both have the function of heating food, microwave ovens focus more on fast heating. That is to say, for many office workers, in order to heat food quickly, it is best to choose a microwave oven. If you often bake cakes and bread, it is better to choose an electric oven.

The above introduces the differences between ovens and microwave ovens from three aspects. I hope it can help you better choose and use these two kitchen appliances. Here we would like to remind pregnant friends that the radiation from the induction cooker is extremely high and you should not use this machine during pregnancy. Normal people should also pay attention to safety when using these utensils. When not in use, be sure to turn off the power. When taking food, be sure to wait until the power is turned off before taking it.