Define  the Microwave Processing

Food industry, in the recent years, has witnessed the emergence of microwave oven as a substitute for thermal oven for a number of food processes and products. Microwave processing results in an excellent retention of nutritional and sensory value, besides having other advantages namely savings in energy, cost, time, etc. Though it had a limited applicability in the past, microwave processing is a boon to the food industry and it has a tremendous potential, if explored properly. The modern life, as well as, the increasing number of working industries requires simplified routines and standardization of foods with lesser preparation time and convenience in usage. The increasing consumer demands for foods, which offer more convenience in the use and savings in preparation, make the food processor to go for microwave oven as an alternative to the conventional thermal ovens. The speed with which the heating takes place in the microwave oven, contributes to the most to its rapid growth and practically, it has become a household item today.