Foods That Should Never Be Reheated in the Microwave

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Foods That Should Never Be Reheated in the Microwave

It is lunch time and unless your job has a full kitchen you only have one option of reheating your food, the microwave. But did you know that microwaves can cook food unevenly leading to “cold spots”? According to Michigan State University, these cold spots can allow harmful bacteria to survive during the reheating process.

Listed below are five foods that food experts warn should NEVER be microwaved:

1. Hard-boiled eggs. It builds steam within the egg, and can lead to an eruption whenever the egg is cut into. Or even worse, when you bite into it.

2. Foods rich in vitamin C. Like broccoli, bell peppers, berries, and leafy greens. When exposed to heat, the vitamin C is destroyed. It’s recommended to eat these raw whenever possible.

3. Chicken. Food safety wise, reheating chicken is safe. But it won’t be yummy. All of the moisture evaporates, leaving the chicken with a weird taste and texture.

4. Seafood. Guaranteed to dry it out. It’s from the SEA, so high heat is not ideal. Unless you like rubbery fish, then go for it.

5. Steak. If you microwave steak, it causes an uneven reheat. It will dry out in certain spots, while other parts remain cold.

Courtesy of NY Post