Can ceramics be heated in a microwave?

Now people's living standards are getting higher and higher, and technology is constantly improving, so many families have bought microwave ovens. Microwave ovens are a tool that uses microwaves to heat food. It is also a very modern cooking method. It can heat cold food very evenly, and most importantly, it is very fast, so it is very convenient to use. But everyone needs to pay attention that when putting food in the microwave, there are some requirements for the materials used to put the food. Now there are special plates for microwave ovens, which can be used to heat food. If the food is placed in ceramic plates, it cannot be heated in the microwave.

Can ceramics be put in the microwave?

Modern people like a fast and convenient lifestyle, and microwave ovens really save time. Some people also like to use microwave ovens to cook food, which is really convenient. However, as far as we know, bowls or plates with gold rims must not be used in the microwave. Because when the microwave oven is running, elements containing gold or silver will conflict with it, causing an explosion.

Generally speaking, usable utensils include ceramics, glass, plastic, paper products, and even utensils made of grass, willow and wood, which can allow microwaves to pass through. However, when using, it is best to choose some more heat-resistant utensils and mark them as "microwave safe". Especially for dishes that take a long time to cook, you need to be more careful when choosing utensils to avoid cracks or deformation of the containers. Before using glass or ceramic utensils that are not marked as microwave safe, place the utensils in the oven and cook them on high heat for about 20 seconds. If the surface of the container feels warm when you take it out, then these utensils are made of heat-absorbing materials and have low heat resistance, and are not suitable for microwave cooking.

When choosing glassware, be careful to make sure there are no metallic patterns or stripes on it. Otherwise, arcing may occur during cooking and cause breakage. Also do not choose cups and pots with handles and cup bodies that are glued together to prevent the handles from falling off due to constant heat. As for plastic containers, you can also use the method of testing glass containers to test whether they are suitable for microwave cooking. Generally, plastic containers are more suitable for thawing or cooking dishes with short cooking times and low fat. This can avoid the plastic containers being softened and deformed due to the heat after the food is cooked. In addition, when choosing plastic bags and cling wrap, be sure to choose products with the words "microwave safe" printed on them. When using plastic cooking bags, the seal must be made of cotton rope or nylon, and should be scored near the seal to allow steam to escape.