Students in Melbourne you'll need to use a microwave to heat food and many of you might not know how to.
In Melbourne a microwave is a must have in a student apartment or kitchen. And its also a must have for uni especially if you want to bring lunch from home. Microwaving your food is an efficient way to prepare food. But are they harmful to your health?
Polymers are also present in some of the plastic but they are more present in the cheaper plastic as reported by Meld.
But did you know that there are chemicals from the containers that you use such as Bisphenol A (BPA)? The Food Standard Guide said that there are no effects if there are small amounts of that in food. You would have to have large amounts of foods to reach the tolerable amounts and levels of BPA.
Don't heat things in a non microwave safe container as it can melt or burn you. There are some highly toxic chemicals known as BPA. Meld had reported on this. Look for the microwave safe label on all foods and containers.
Other hints
If you are unsure put your food onto a ceramic plate or bowl.
Also watch your food. This is to make sure that you don't overcook or burn the food
Don't put it on too high and for too long like one student did at the Couch and her food exploded.
Also no metals in the microwave as it will give a spark and can electrocute someone.
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| Microwave. Image from kitchenaid.com |
In Melbourne a microwave is a must have in a student apartment or kitchen. And its also a must have for uni especially if you want to bring lunch from home. Microwaving your food is an efficient way to prepare food. But are they harmful to your health?
Polymers are also present in some of the plastic but they are more present in the cheaper plastic as reported by Meld.
But did you know that there are chemicals from the containers that you use such as Bisphenol A (BPA)? The Food Standard Guide said that there are no effects if there are small amounts of that in food. You would have to have large amounts of foods to reach the tolerable amounts and levels of BPA.
Don't heat things in a non microwave safe container as it can melt or burn you. There are some highly toxic chemicals known as BPA. Meld had reported on this. Look for the microwave safe label on all foods and containers.
Other hints
If you are unsure put your food onto a ceramic plate or bowl.
Also watch your food. This is to make sure that you don't overcook or burn the food
Don't put it on too high and for too long like one student did at the Couch and her food exploded.
Also no metals in the microwave as it will give a spark and can electrocute someone.
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