12 things you should NEVER put in the microwave.
If you've ever had something in the microwave, and heard a big PLOC a few seconds later ...
... rest assured, you are not the only one!
Even though the microwave has been used daily for decades, it remains a mystery to many of us.
It can heat a dish in just 1 minute, but sometimes it also detonates certain foods ...
There are so many things you can do in the microwave that you wonder where it will stop!
But be aware, you can't put everything you want in the microwave!
Yep, there are some things you shouldn't put in the microwave as it literally explodes ...
Luckily, we've listed 12 things you should never put in the microwave for you. You will be able to use it more serenely (and avoiding an explosion!). Look :
1. Doggy-bag
These paper bags are not as innocent as they seem! Avoid putting them in your microwave to reheat, just like plastic bags and newspapers! According to a study "they are not healthy and can cause a fire and emit toxic fumes. The intense heat can ignite the bag causing a fire in the microwave". Not great!
2. Yoghurt pots
Plastic containers containing yoghurts, margarine, dessert cream, etc. should not be put in the microwave. They are intended for single use (and cold in general), and are not intended to be heated. They are not heat resistant and will warp, melt, and release toxic substances into your food.
3 eggs
Don't be fooled by phony tricks, boiling a hard-boiled egg in the microwave doesn't work! If you try to boil one in the microwave, you will end up with a huge mess and especially a lot of cleaning to do! Why ? Because the heat quickly produced by the microwave makes a lot of steam in the egg. Trapped in the shell, the steam must escape at some point ... and cause the egg to explode.
To discover : The Perfect Tip to Clean Your Microwave Easily.
4. Polystyrene boxes
Some fast food restaurants serve their dishes in these boxes. You may already know this, but food should not be reheated in this type of box. This material is a type of plastic, and plastic is not microwave safe (unless stated otherwise on the container).
5. Fruits
Some fruits can withstand heat, but most fruits are not microwaveable. The grapes will explode and the raisins will start to smoke ... Yes, you have to be careful!
6. Gold edged dishes
Think about it! Some parts of your service are not microwave safe. Do not put those with a gold border. It's metal! The metal will react to the heat and damage your microwave (and possibly your dish). So pay attention to the dishes your grandma gave you :-)
7. Tomato sauce without lid
Here is the enemy n ° 1: tomato sauce. Want to do some real carnage in seconds? So you know what to put in your microwave ;-) Put on a lid! You will simplify the household.
8. Plastic boxes
Do not put Tupperware-type plastic boxes in the microwave! You have seen what happens if we heat the plastic. They melt and release toxins into the food. Check below the box. If it is microwave safe, you will find the symbol below. If this symbol does not appear, it is not microwave safe.
9. Peppers
Nothing is going to happen to your peppers, other than they may catch fire anyway. But when you open the microwave door after heating them, they will release a chemical that will sting your eyes and throat. And that is not great!
10. Thermos cups
Most of these mugs are not microwave safe as they are made from stainless steel. The steel will block the spread of heat and can damage your oven. If it is plastic, verify that the "microwaveable" logo appears on the bottom of the mug.
11. Aluminum foils
We cannot repeat it enough: we do NOT put any metal in the microwave! Even the foil that covers your leftovers should not get into your oven. It could catch fire quickly ...
12. The void
Running the microwave empty is just as dangerous: you could blow everything up! As there is nothing to absorb the waves (food ...), the waves rotate in the oven and will end up returning to the sender and destroy it by blowing it up.
Warning : Running an empty oven is very dangerous! Take a look at what happened to this French family in 2015.
Your turn...
Do you know other things not to put in the microwave? Share them in the comments. We can't wait to hear from you!
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