What You Shouldn't Microwave: It's Not Just Gilded Dishes
13.12.2023 18:01
In the kitchen of a modern housewife there may be a whole arsenal of different dishes that are used every day or only on holidays.
Food is often heated in a microwave oven, but not all dishes can withstand the radiation.
Many of us already know that you cannot put dishes with so-called “gilding” in the microwave, as it begins to form sparks.
Let's take a look at other types of dishes that are best not placed in the chamber.
What dishes are best not to put in the microwave
Here are some examples.
- Metal. You cannot heat food in aluminum or iron cookware, as this material reflects radiation.
- Crystal. Such dishes also contain metals.
- Disposable plastic tableware. Plastic can simply "melt" due to high temperatures.
- Wooden utensils. And this material can generally catch fire or char.
- Porcelain. This material contains lead.
We have already talked about how to clean a microwave oven.
