Enjoy Greener Cooking With Solar Oven
by Seller Ben BuisnessOne of the things that contribute greatly
to our carbon footprint is the way people eat. Aside from the energy needed to
produce the stuff we take home from the grocery; people may not notice that the
way they are cooked can also be environmentally harmful.
Most homes utilize gas or electric stoves
that eat up a lot of fuel. So, does this mean people should go back to cooking
bonfires and cooking everything on a grill? That doesn't have to be the case
since several green cooking options are now available for those looking to help
save the environment. One of these is the solar oven.
It may sound something out of a sci-fi
movie but it has been around for quite some time now. These are also popularly
known as box cookers. These Mini Solar
Ovens are thermally insulated boxes that can heat up to 300F. They have
either plastic or glass tops that make sure that convection is reduced. The
sides could be lined with foil or reflective panels while the bottom must be
colored black. The box itself and the insides should be insulated properly to
avoid melting.
A Solavore Solar Oven concentrates on sunlight, usually with the aid of a reflective
panel angled towards the inside of the box to cook the food. The light is converted
to heat and trapped inside with the help of the insulated walls of the cooker.
Black pots and pans are preferred when cooking to help contain heat. The best
time to use one is at noon, when the sun is at its highest. However, not
everything can be cooked in a solar cooker. Since there are limits as to how
high the temperatures can get when using one, it is best to look for recipes
that do not require food that have a lot of moisture.
The solar cooking technology has not only
helped in decreasing harmful emissions and the use of non-renewable resources
but also help in providing means for people in other less developed parts of
the globe to have safe and warm meals. Because the technology is cheap and very
portable, a solar oven is easily transported to villages where they are still
using firewood to cook and also provide the benefit of Water
Pasteurization Indicator. Since it uses solar energy and does not
involve any ignition, it is also safer to use. Because the oven can only reach
a certain temperature, it is easy to use and does not burn food even when left
unattended. The depletion of forests due to the use of trees for firewood can
also be prevented this way. A solar oven can also be used to make sure that
food is well cooked and that water can be boiled so that families in remote
areas can avoid diseases.
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