By Risha Ganguly
July 3, 2023
While reheating food in a microwave is convenient, there are certain types of food that may not reheat well or can pose health risks. Here are 8 types of food that are generally recommended to avoid reheating in a microwave.
Reheated rice can sometimes harbour bacteria called Bacillus cereus, which can cause food poisoning.
When reheating chicken, there is a risk of uneven heating, which can lead to bacterial growth.
Leafy greens can contain high levels of nitrates, which can convert to harmful nitrosamines when reheated.
Mushrooms have a high protein content and can quickly develop harmful bacteria when reheated in a microwave.
Microwaving eggs can cause them to explode due to the steam buildup. If you need to reheat eggs, it's better to do so on a stove top.
You should neither heat or re-heat milk in the microwave because of safety reasons.
Microwaving frozen fruits can result in an uneven texture and loss of nutritional value.
Foods that are high in oil or have a greasy texture, such as fried foods, can become soggy and lose their crispy texture when reheated in a microwave.