FOODS THAT SHOULD NOT BE HEATED IN A MICROWAVE

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are a food that can cause stomach upset, or even food poisoning, if reheated in a microwave multiple times. The proteins in mushrooms are destroyed if not stored properly. Furthermore, these proteins can transform into toxins that are harmful to the stomach and health. If necessary, only reheat at 70°C.

Reheating mushrooms in a microwave can cause many problems and is not good for your health.

Chicken

Although not all chicken causes food poisoning when reheated, reheating chicken correctly is not simple. To ensure health, you should reheat chicken at 80°C to kill harmful bacteria. Also, do not eat any chicken that has been left out for more than three days.

Chicken meat needs to be reheated properly to avoid harmful bacteria.

Eggs

Eggs are a food rich in protein and calcium. It's important to note that these proteins and calcium will transform into harmful toxins if reheated in a microwave. Also, you shouldn't boil eggs in a microwave because the high pressure will cause them to explode, posing a danger. If you're worried about leftovers, use them to make various dishes.

The proteins and calcium in eggs will break down if reheated in a microwave.

Seafood

Leaving fresh or processed seafood at room temperature for too long often creates many bacteria. Especially when reheated in a microwave, shellfish will have an unpleasant odor. Therefore, reheating repeatedly will cause bacteria to lose their flavor and nutrients in seafood. People should also avoid eating seafood that has been left out of the refrigerator for more than two hours, as it can easily cause stomach upset.

When reheating in the oven, shellfish often have an unpleasant odor.

Potatoes

Potatoes, after being cooked and left to cool for too long, will produce Clostridium Botulinum bacteria. This is harmful to the digestive tract, causing indigestion. Therefore, the best way is to store cooked potatoes in the refrigerator and reheat them in the microwave each time you eat them to ensure hygiene and prevent the loss of nutrients.

Cooked potatoes left out in the environment for a long time will produce many bacteria.

Rice

Leftover rice is a food that should not be reheated in the microwave. Rice at room temperature will produce Bacillus cereus bacteria – creating harmful spores that are difficult to break down even at high temperatures. These spores are extremely harmful and can easily cause diarrhea if consumed. The best way is to eat all the rice and avoid reheating it multiple times. If there is leftover rice that needs reheating, make sure the rice is heated thoroughly.

Make sure the rice is heated thoroughly to kill Bacillus cereus bacteria.

Fried and greasy foods

Foods high in fat, when reheated at excessively high temperatures, are harmful to health. Fried foods often produce toxic fumes if heated beyond safe temperatures. The best way is to avoid reheating these types of food or only reheat them at a very low and slow temperature.

Greasy foods are generally unhealthy.

Breast milk or baby food

Breast milk and baby food can still be reheated, but not in a microwave. The reason is that microwaves can alter the nutrients in baby food, which is not good for their digestive system. Nowadays, there are sterilizing bottle warmers available, ensuring that food is not contaminated by bacteria and is safe for children's health.

Food from buffets should not be reheated in a microwave.

Microwaves are very helpful in cooking, however, there are some types of food that should not be reheated in a microwave. Please note these types of food to protect your health and maintain the durability of the appliance.