Liam Jones
Founder, Pilla App
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Learn how to use microwaves safely and avoid dangerous cold spots, plus how Pilla and AI help you build microwave procedures into your system.
Join Liam Jones, founder of Pilla and a qualified food safety consultant, for a session on microwave safety.
Understand
Microwave energy causes water molecules to vibrate creating heat, but different food densities absorb energy at different rates. Dense areas cook slower, creating cold spots where bacteria survive even though other parts are hot.
After microwaving, food must be left to stand for the recommended period. During standing time, heat redistributes from hotter areas to cooler spots, helping achieve a more even temperature throughout the food.
Probe the food in multiple locations, especially the densest part. One reading is not sufficient because of uneven heating. If any spot is below the target temperature, continue heating and check again.
Covering food retains moisture and helps distribute heat more evenly. Stirring during cooking moves food from hot zones to cold zones, reducing the temperature differential that creates dangerous cold spots.
Apply
See how microwave safety fits into your wider food safety management system in Pilla. We walk through how to build this into your system so that your team has clear processes, accountability, and a documented trail that proves compliance.
Automate
Learn how AI can speed up this process and connect Pilla to your other tools, giving you a much more joined up system across your business.
Bring your questions, we'll be answering them live throughout.