Find out which materials are microwave-friendly and which ones you should avoid.
Key Takeaways
Some food containers are safe in the microwave, and some aren’t.
And then there’s plastic.
Some experts sayno plastic containers should be used in the microwaveever.
Others say it’s fine if it’s labeled “microwave-safe.”
So which is it?
Go for It!
The Plastic Container Debate
Plastic is the big question mark when it comes to microwave safety.
Some researchers would have you avoid it altogether.
Suitable plastic containers should have a microwave-safe label, which looks like a microwave icon with waves through it.
However, what is deemed safe is evolving.
However, the lid needs to be vented so air can pass through.
Microwave-safe glass like Pyrex provides more even heating than plastic or paper.
For the best results, use glass with a vented microwave cover.
Microplastics and Nanoplastics in Foods.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Published July 24, 2024.
