TrueCookPlus

TrueCookPlus is a microwave oven operating system developed and patented by Microwave Science JV LLC.

How it Works

TrueCookPlus utilizes short numeric codes to control cooking. After the user enters the code, the TrueCookPlus adjusts the cooking to conform to USDA FSIS food variables, including food type, weight, packaging geometry, starting state and static microwave oven variables such as wattage, cavity size, wall voltage, hot or cold oven state, elevation above sea level and standing time. TrueCookPlus manages all USDA FSIS food manufacturer mandated instruction variables, and cooks food to USDA mandated cooking temperatures.^[1]

As of February 2011, it does not appear that TrueCookPlus codes are available for use with generic, unprocessed food.

History

The first TrueCookPlus licensed microwave ovens and foods were launched in a limited national test market in August, 2008 in Best Buy and in September 2008 in Sears. During its initial test market phase Consumer Reports selected the TrueCookPlus equipped Kenmore model #6633 as its #1 Top Rated mid-sized countertop microwave oven and as a Best Buy.^[2]

TrueCookPlus is endorsed by the National Frozen and Refrigerated Food Association on behalf of over 1300 US frozen food industry member companies.^[3]

References

1. ^ http://truecookplus.com/index.php?pg=faq#q2
2. ^ http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/appliances/kitchen-appliances/microwave-ovens/microwaves/overview/microwaves-ov.htm
3. ^ http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing-advertising/segmentation-targeting/256535-1.html

External links

• TCP Main Page