Table of Contents
- How long to microwave milk to 110 degrees?
- A guideline to microwave the milk to 110 degrees?
- Reasons why over-heating milk in the microwave is bad for you!
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Wrapping up!
How long to microwave milk to 110 degrees?
There is a lot of debate surrounding how long to microwave milk to get it to 110 degrees.
Some people say that 5 minutes is plenty of time, while others insist that you need to microwaves it for at least 10 minutes. So, what’s the truth? And does it even matter?
So, how long to microwave milk to 110 degrees? Well, a consensus is to microwave 8 ounces of cup for an average of 100 seconds but no more than 110 seconds. But, this is if you have a 1000 watt microwave. If you have a lower wattage microwave, you need to increase the time it takes by 30%.
This is just the tip of the ice-burg. When it comes to microwave timing, there are many things people wonder about. For instance, what will happen if you overheat your milk and how to microwave safely?.
Keep reading to find out.
A guideline to microwave the milk to 110 degrees?
Here’s a step by step guidelines on how to microwave milk to 110 degrees. It is not only about the timing your set on the timer but also about the voltage of the microwave, the size of the microwave, and its type. Here’s a step by step guide:
1. Pour out a little bit of milk from the cup before putting it in. By doing so, you’ll prevent your cup from overflowing and spilling over on your microwave.
2. Put a plate below your cup or bowl of milk to prevent spilling
3. Put it on medium heat for 1 minute at around 1000Watts or 1100Watts output power. If you have a lower wattage microwave oven you might need to increase the time.
4. Keep an eye on it, don’t leave room to spare, and watch for bubbles at the side of your cup. By doing this you’ll know if the milk is done or not, once bubbling starts. The temperature of microwaved milk can rise very quickly (over 180°F) to well above 140°F.
5. Take it out and stir the milk around for a bit before testing with your thermometer to get an accurate reading of the temperature. Once you’re sure that the right temperature is achieved (and not overcooked), remove it from the microwave or simply drink it as is if you don’t need to reheat it again later on.
Reasons why over-heating milk in the microwave is bad for you!
You might be wondering why microwaved milk is bad for you. Here’s a simple answer:
Scalding
Heating raw milk in the microwave can cause scalding with almost no heating at all! This happens because microwaves generate heat from within a liquid itself rather than from the outside as with a stovetop or oven, so there’s little movement of hot liquid.
Milk heated in a microwave can get hotter than 180°F within 30 seconds and the heat is not evenly distributed.
Food Poisoning
When milk gets overheated, it can coagulate (solidify) into curds that contain allergenic casein proteins which are known to be one of the most common triggers for food allergies.
As you know, the average cow’s milk is pasteurized at 161°F for 15 seconds. Pasteurization kills harmful pathogenic bacteria that can cause disease and illness to humans.
The microwaves aren’t safe
Studies have shown that microwaves are harmful to our bodies. According to Dr. Hans Hertel, one of the scientists who worked on the Swiss clinical study:
Hans Hertel studies microwaves and their effects on the human’s biological system. The results were almost identical to his previous studies which showed that microwave ovens destroy vitamin B12, vitamin C, Thiamin, and other nutrients. He also found that microwaved foods lose up to 97% of their nutritional value. In some cases, the loss is as high as 99%.
Food burning
It is also important to note that microwaves heat your milk and burn the food particles. When you microwave your milk, some of it will drip into the plate or bowl placed below the cup and this burnt particle will go with the rest of the drink.
This may be harmful to some people who have allergies.
Taste may change
Foods that are high in fat or sugar can burn within seconds when microwaved. So, even if you did not notice any burnt particles on the plate, there is still some burning going on inside the milk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there any way I can microwave milk safely?
There are no recorded data proving that microwaves are safe for human use. However, the FDA claims that they are safe in terms of cooking food items like milk and cheese because there is no way for nutrients to escape.
Still, there are ways you can make microwaves less harmful to food. For instance, limiting the timings and/or not overheating the food will help reduce nutrient loss.
Does microwaving warm up the milk evenly?
No! Most of the time, the microwave can heat your milk unevenly because it’s not strong enough to let the heat spread equally through the liquid at all times.
Also, this may cause burning which decreases nutritional value and damages your milk.
Can I put a can of milk in the microwave?
No. Do not put a can of milk in the microwave or else you will burn out your food and decrease its nutritional value. Else, can cause sparking in the microwave so it’s better to pour it in a cup or bowl before putting it inside the oven.
Also, if the milk is overheated it might cause scalding which causes discomfort to many people.
Why do people microwave milk?
It can be simply for drinking or adding to some recipe. For instance, you might want to heat your milk and add it to some porridge or cereal. Other recipes are hot cocoa and latte.
Can I just heat some milk on the stove?
Yes, you can! It’s better to heat milk on a stovetop as it heats evenly and takes less time than microwaving. You can use a pot or pan for heating milk as it is more accessible than using a microwave oven.
Wrapping up!
In a nutshell, don’t microwave 8 ounces of milk at 110 degrees for more than 100-120 seconds. Just follow the above-mentioned precautions are you are all set to go.
Happy Cooking!
