Is it safe to reheat food in plastic containers?
Is it safe to reheat food in any type of plastic container or are there only some types of plastic ware that are safe to use?
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There has been quite a lot of discussion regarding the safety aspects of cooking/reheatin foodstuffs in plastic microwave containers. I'm not sure there is, as yet, any conclusive evidence one way of the other.
If you have to reheat food in plastic containers, make sure they're labelled specifically for that purpose. Personally, I'd use glass or ceramic.
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How do you reheat food in a plastic container?
CPET is made from #1 plastic that has been crystallized to increase its temperature tolerance. It can typically withstand temperatures between 32 degrees Fahrenheit (F) and 400 degrees F. As a result, CPET is safe to use in the oven up to 400 degrees F.Can you reheat food in plastic containers in oven?
Unfortunately, single-use plastic containers are typically not microwave-safe. This tends to be the majority of restaurant to-go containers, so check for a microwave-safe label before putting that container in the microwave. You can also repackage your leftovers in microwave-safe containers. Psst!Can you reheat takeaway in plastic containers?
Dioxins and Plastics "There is essentially no evidence that there are dioxins in these plastic materials," says Halden. That's right - nada -- which means when heated in the microwave, it's next to impossible for them to be released.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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