Why Food Stays Cold After Microwave Reheating: 3 Common Mistakes

27.04.2024 16:52

Sometimes it happens that after heating up in a microwave oven, food still remains cold.

And the reason for this may be some errors in its use.

How to solve this problem

Food may remain cold if heat is not distributed properly.

As a result, some areas may become very hot, while others will remain cold.

Therefore, it is advisable to distribute the food evenly in the container so that all its parts are heated.

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It is also important to place the plate correctly. Many people place it in the center. However, this is a mistake.

As a result, the plate may become hot and the food will remain cold. Therefore, it is better to place it on the edge.

It is also important to use the correct utensils for the microwave.

For example, you cannot heat containers made of metal or certain types of plastic in it.

Otherwise, this may result in food heating unevenly.

Glassware may be the best option for use in a microwave oven.

In addition, food may not heat up well if the device is set to the wrong power level.

Earlier we talked about what the hole in the handle of a saucepan or frying pan is for.

Author: Tatyana Khitrushko Editor of Internet resources