It's better not to do this: a doctor named 3 products that should not be heated in a microwave – it can be dangerous

14.01.2024 14:12

A microwave oven can perform many functions, helping to reheat and defrost food.

However, certain foods should not be heated in the microwave.

Pathophysiologist Elena Paretskaya shared the details, as reported by Doctor Peter .

The expert noted that you should not try to cook or microwave whole eggs.

In this case, water vapor can condense in them. And if there is no outlet for it, the egg can simply explode.

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In addition, it is better not to heat grapes in the microwave. They can ignite and even form plasma clots.

The same rule applies to any products with a peel.

In this case, you must first make small cuts in them or pierce their shell, otherwise the product may explode.

When heating them, it is not advisable to set the device to maximum power.

The specialist does not recommend heating food for children in a microwave oven.

In this case, it may heat up unevenly, which can cause burns.

Also, according to the expert, hot peppers should not be heated or cooked in the oven.

Previously, we wrote about which foods you absolutely cannot eat with eggs.

Author: Tatyana Khitrushko Editor of Internet resources