#4 If the Texture of Your Meal Seems Off, It May Be a Sign That It Was Pre-Made

For instance, if you order a rare steak and the texture feels odd, it might have been pre-made. It may be less juicy or rubbery than you expected; this could indicate that it was reheated in the microwave rather than freshly prepared. When food is microwaved, it changes not only in flavor but also in texture. 

Studies have demonstrated that meat cooked in a microwave has less flavor than meat cooked on a grill because the flavor has less time to develop due to the microwave’s quick cooking.

Anyone who has cooked a meal at home can tell the difference between food that has been freshly prepared and something that has been microwaved for a long time. You can tell right away that your meal wasn’t freshly prepared when you order meals at a restaurant and the texture and flavors are slightly off.