🕵🏼 Microwave ovens have become an essential appliance in modern family kitchens. The rapid heating function makes busy life more convenient.
But not all foods are suitable for heating in the microwave! Heating some food in a microwave oven may cause explosions, release harmful substances, cause the food to taste bad, and even endanger health.
In order to ensure safety, health, and food quality, the editor has compiled 10 foods that should not be heated in microwaves 🔎 Let’s learn about these foods and the reasons behind them, and learn how to heat and handle them correctly!
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egg
Uncracked eggs may explode in the microwave. It should be broken up or opened completely before heating.
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chestnut
Under microwave heating, the temperature inside the chestnuts rises, the water evaporates into water vapor, and the outer shell cannot withstand the pressure and explodes.
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Cooking oil (cream, coconut oil)
Butter, coconut oil, etc. contain a large amount of grease. In a sealed space, high temperature will cause the grease to splash, which may cause scattering in small cases or cause a fire in the microwave oven.
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milk
When milk is heated in the microwave, although the liquid temperature exceeds the boiling point, it will not boil immediately. Once shaken, the liquid immediately turns into gas, causing the milk to squirt.
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Foods high in sugar/salt (sweet potatoes, Chinese pastries, Western bread)
Sweet potatoes, Chinese buns, and Western bread are easy to burn.
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spicy chili pepper
Chili peppers may release gas, causing irritation and discomfort. It's best to chop it finely or choose peppers that have been processed.
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refrigerated canned food
The air and pressure inside the can can cause the can to explode. Please pour the can into a microwave-safe container first.
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Container containing alcohol
Alcohol is a flammable substance and may cause a fire in the microwave.
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Film-coated food
For sausages, mentaiko, squid, etc., it is recommended to poke holes on the surface before putting them in the microwave.
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fruit
Fruit contains a lot of water and can easily produce steam and explode when heated.
Knowing what foods cannot be put in the microwave is crucial to protecting your microwave and keeping your food delicious and safe! I hope that with the editor’s explanation, everyone will have a clearer understanding of how to use a microwave oven correctly and avoid possible dangers.
Although home appliances are convenient, you still need to be careful when using them and choose a suitable food heating method, so that you can fully enjoy the convenience brought by modern technology🫶🏻
