Microwave heating

This training course is available as a tailored option please contact our training team for further information


Benefits of attending

Food technologists, product development specialists, home economists, food producers and managers responsible for the delivery of safe and high quality foods to the consumer will gain an appreciation of microwave heating technologies and how they can be used to provide high quality foods. Benefit from the practical exercises on calibration of microwave ovens and the development of microwave heating instructions for a range of foods.


Course content

  • Fundamentals of microwave heating
  • Characterising the performance of your microwave ovens (practical sessions)
  • Temperature measurement techniques in microwave product development
  • Microbiological aspects of reheating chilled and frozen foods
  • Marketplace trends in microwaveable foods
  • Development of microwave heating instructions (practical session)

"The key to successful prepared foods is the development of safe and effective microwave heating instructions. This practical course will guide delegates through the major steps, using lectures and practical hands-on exercises to develop the optimum microwave heating instruction."

Greg Hooper – Event Director

Related training

Frozen foods - an introduction to the practical elements


Further information

For further information contact the Training Department on +44 (0)1386 842104 or