What dishes and products can not be used in the microwave

The microwave in modern women is a technique of first necessity. Microwave accelerates the process of cooking and its heating. However, there are many opinions regarding the safety of its use. Specifications there are certain prohibitions in the use of this device in the kitchen. Let us consider in more detail how to properly use a microwave, and that absolutely can not be put in it.

What can not be heated food in the microwave

There is a lot of controversy regarding the effects of the electromagnetic waves of the furnace and their harm to health person But, of which there is no doubt, it is in the occurrence of undesirable processes that are formed under the influence of high temperature on some elements placed in a microwave oven.These consequences include fire, explosion, loss of product quality. In order for the microwave to bring the hostess only benefit, it is necessary to eliminate the use of the following items.

Plastic dishes

Despite the presence of a label on a plastic container about the possibility of using it in the microwave, you should not use such dishes. The law does not provide for mandatory testing during its production. Plastic emits heat when heated estrogen-like substanceswhich then fall into the products. With prolonged heating of the container from a not very high-quality plastic, it may even melt. Heating products in the food film will also lead to the transfer of carcinogens from plastic into food.

Plates with gold leaf

Using gilded ceramics may cause a spark and a fire will occur. This is very dangerous not only for technology, but also for humans. Plates with beautiful gold-plated patterns that many have inherited from their grandmothers are not suitable for microwave. As a result of the use of such dishes can be very serious consequences (that can be used - in the articlewhat utensils to choose for a microwave).

Porcelain

Porcelain dishes post-Soviet era. Previously, dishes were made using other technologies, with a different quality. Due to the fact that the main message was the duration of the use of dishes, and not its ease of use and beauty, they added heavy metals (lead, etc.). These components are dangerous when used in the microwave.

Metal objects

The use of metal utensils and cutlery is also prohibited. Metal reflects microwaves that can cause an explosion, and the equipment can be thrown away. In the worst case, injury could be caused if you are near the furnace during an explosion. When heated, the iron elements form a spark, which will cause a fire inside the furnace. The consequences of improper operation of the microwave can cause a fire.

Paper boxes, aluminum foil from fast food or from Chinese food restaurants are also prohibited. An exception may be parchment for baking.

Junk food for the microwave

For long-term operation of the microwave, you must use the correct utensils,and for human health - to prepare permitted foods in it. There are several limitations: not all foods are recommended to be subjected to high heat treatment. Consider what food items can not be placed in the microwave.

1. Breast milk. When exposed to high temperatures decreases the activity of enzymes with antibacterial properties, which leads to the growth of bacteria. Strained, and then the heated milk will have a high content of E. coli. Having fed the baby with such milk, you can cause him a serious violation of digestion.
   

2. Frozen Meat. Despite the fact that in every microwave there is a defrost function, for meat it is better not to use it. Depending on the mass of the product, defrosting can occur from 15 to 30 minutes. As a result of lengthy processing of a large piece, half the time from the edge of the meat will be cooked, while the middle will remain frozen. It is undesirable to subject meat of such processing and because of destruction in it of vitamin B12.
3. Broccolicooked in the microwave loses all the useful properties. For this product, the most acceptable method of preparation is steam treatment.
4. Frozen berries and fruits. The easiest way to preserve their usefulness is to freeze it. But, placing them before use in a microwave, the whole point is lost. This process does not affect the taste, so they can be used to prepare the dessert in the microwave, but the nutrients remain a little.
5. Products containing a lot of liquids. An example is eggs and tomatoes. Under the action of high temperature, the liquid increases in volume, as a result, the product ruptures. Instead of cooked food will have to wash out the microwave.

It is not recommended to heat the water in an open glass container, as the glass is very hot, and you can get burned.

Practical recommendations

Before you warm up the prepared food or make a fast-food dish, you must follow certain rules.

1. Do not use products that deteriorate under the action of high temperature (yogurt, kefir).
2. When heating ready-made meals packed in paper bags or plastic containers, it is better to shift them to ceramic or glass dishes.
3. Ensure that the microwave is not idling.
4. Reheat food only in open container.
5. Avoid getting any plastic utensils.

After cooking, you must promptly remove the fat droplets and food debris by conventional means used for washing dishes, but not containing abrasives.

If you follow simple microwave rulesIt is possible to ensure its long service life and prepare tasty wholesome food.