What dishes can't be heated in the microwave: here are the reasons why.

A microwave is a device that makes life much easier. To eat delicious warm food, you don't need to heat up a frying pan – just put a plate of food in the microwave for a minute. But despite the advantages, there are some caveats to using such a device.

The FoodOboz editorial team will tell you what kind of cookware should not be heated in the microwave. The reasons are very significant.

Do not heat foil in the microwave

Foil is a thin metal, but it is still metal. And it is very dangerous to heat it in the microwave. Sparks can occur and the appliance will simply break because the waves move very quickly.

Do not heat metal utensils in the microwave

It's the same story as with foil. But much more powerful. Heating metal in a microwave is equivalent to the principle of lightning. The worst that can happen is that the appliance will malfunction. If you are heating tea, don't forget to remove the spoon from the cup.

Do not microwave a plate with gold rims

Gold rims and patterns also contain metal particles. Such cookware gets very hot in the microwave or may catch fire.

Do not heat plastic utensils in the microwave

When heated, the material releases harmful carcinogens. They also spread to the food in the container. Therefore, if you took your lunch to work in a plastic tray, transfer the food to a plate before heating it.