The invention relates to a device and method for ensuring more uniform
heating of food by microwaves. The method includes providing food in a
portion having a predetermined size and shape; and providing a container
adapted for receiving and reheating the portion of food in a microwave
oven. The container forms a supporting cavity having peripheral sides and
a bottom side, with the portion of food placed within the supporting
cavity. The peripheral sides of the container are circumferentially
shielded by a microwave reflective material that forms a circumference
having axial and transverse distances that are determined so as to change
the wavelength of resonant modes inside the food thereby resulting in a
more uniform heating food pattern.
