Drying takes place at relatively low temperatures and does not require the product to be hotter than the vaporizing temperature. Ideal as a final step in the drying process, after most of the water has been removed by conventional methods. Heating Most heat transfer problems benefit from the use of microwaves due to their ability to heat in depth and without using high temperatures. Moisture Leveling Microwaves are perfect for equalizing the moisture in a product. Pasteurization Microwaves can quickly and evenly heat a product to the proper pasteurizing temperature without overheating the product.
Microwave heating offers a great benefit over external, high temperature heating methods.
Microwaves effectively cook without overcooking the surface and help reduce cooking losses. Just the right amount of cooking can be done to give your product a nice texture and appetizing appearance when reheated. Puffing By providing quick internal heating, microwaves can cause puffing in certain products. It's an ideal method for producing puffed snack foods. Solvent Removal Microwaves can efficiently vaporize many solvents other than water, thus allowing solvent removal at relatively lower temperatures.