4 foods you should never put in the microwave
Jan 23, 2025
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There are endless ways to use it, such as heating or cooking food and disinfecting and drying household items.
In the meantime, an American nutritionist introduced four foods that should never be put in a microwave.
According to the Daily Mail and other foreign media, Amanda Holcher, a nutritionist from New Jersey, U.S., says, `There are foods that many people don't realize are dangerous to heat in the microwave," he said, citing four things.
First of all, boiled eggs should not be heated in a microwave. It's because of the risk of burns.
She warned "If you microwave a boiled egg, it will build steam and pressure on the egg whites, and an explosion can occur when you cut the egg."
It can explode in a microwave, on a plate, or in a bite of an egg.
The second food to avoid is vitamin C-rich vegetables such as broccoli, cherry cabbage, and potatoes.
He added "Exposure to heat breaks down and destroys vitamin C"It is recommended that you eat it raw to fully consume the vitamin C contained."
You shouldn't put chicken in the microwave, either. This is because the taste and texture are inferior.
She explained "If chicken is stored in a refrigerator after cooking, the fat of the meat may be oxidized and the chemical structure of the chicken may change, resulting in a different taste."
He also added that "If it is reheated afterwards, the moisture in the chicken evaporates, resulting in a loss of both taste and texture."
The same goes for fish.
Microwave is not ideal, she said, because high temperatures can evaporate the moisture in the fish, resulting in a very dry, rubbery texture.
Meanwhile, a scientist warned not to put food in a plastic container and microwave it.
This is because toxic chemicals in plastic are released, and if heated plastic is distorted or melted, there is a possibility that toxic substances may permeate food.
An expert advised to check whether there is a microwave-safe mark at the bottom of the plastic product, and to use it in another safe container if there is no mark or you are not sure.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
