Why does chopped green bell pepper flare up when microwaved?

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2006-11-07 06:57:35 · 2 answers · asked by bob l 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink

moisture content-----liquid boils,popping the cells

2006-11-07 07:04:09 · answer #1 · answered by mcspic63 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The moisture content cause the what you call flareup. As it cooks the water in the vegetable cells generate steam which can pop the flesh.

2006-11-08 15:43:27 · answer #2 · answered by COACH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋