Does Microwave Change the DNA of Food? Separating Science from Myth
                                
                                
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                                According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), microwave ovens use a form of non-ionizing electromagnetic energy that is not capable of altering the DNA structure of food. This fact directly addresses the common misconception about whether microwaving food can change its DNA, a fear rooted in a misunderstanding of how these kitchen appliances work.