Named products that are dangerous to heat in the microwave

A microwave oven is a convenient device for cooking and reheating dishes. However, there are products that experts strongly advise against placing in this electrical appliance.

First of all, experts advise not to heat food in the microwave more than once, as this way it loses its qualities. In addition, you should not put pizza or bread there: the products may lose their integrity and become dry. If there is no other solution, you should put half a glass of water in the microwave oven along with the food, writes The Daily Meal. Experts also advise not to cook broccoli in the microwave – the vegetable can change its taste and lose 74-97% of antioxidants.

It is noted that some products are dangerous to put in a microwave oven: for example, chili peppers. When heated in an electric appliance, it releases the chemical substance capsaicin, which is found in pepper sprays. Experts warn that it can cause suffocation or eye burns. A hard-boiled egg heated in the microwave can explode on a plate or in the mouth, and grapes in the oven release plasma and catch fire. Some leafy vegetables can also “spark”: cabbage and spinach, as well as carrots.

It is not recommended to heat food in take-out containers: they are often made of polystyrene foam, which can melt and release toxins into the food. Paper packages, such as bags, are also not safe, experts draw attention: they contain material that absorbs radio waves.