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Consumer microwave use of melt‐blown material for fat reduction
Author(s) -
COSTELLO C. A.,
MORRIS W. C.,
QUINTON W.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
journal of consumer studies and home economics
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.775
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1470-6431
pISSN - 0309-3891
DOI - 10.1111/j.1470-6431.1991.tb00663.x
Subject(s) - microwave oven , food science , microwave , microwave heating , materials science , advertising , business , chemistry , engineering , telecommunications
Consumers, who use their microwave oven to heat bacon, were asked to heat either bacon or sausage on non‐woven, melt‐blown material and on paper towels in the microwave oven. The consumers were surveyed about their concerns for fat and cholesterol in the diet. The panelists also were asked to evaluate the appearance, greasiness, ease of use and overall acceptability. A survey of the consumers indicated that they were concerned about fat and cholesterol in the diet and purchased items lower in fat. However, 28% of these individuals save and re‐use bacon fat. Panelists liked the appearance of bacon heated in the melt‐blown pad better than on the paper towels and found it easier to use. Sausage heated in the melt‐blown pad was found to be less greasy and more acceptable than that heated on paper towels.