Most Dangerous Foods to Put in the Microwave

Eggs in the Shell

Microwaving eggs in their shells can cause them to explode, which can lead to serious burns and injuries."

Eggs in the Shell

Because it can shoot that hot water all over you, poached eggs are extremely perilous.

Raw Hot Peppers

The chemical capsaicin gives hot peppers their intense taste, and it is released in the microwave.

Raw Hot Peppers

Capsaicin may cause respiratory irritation such as coughing and wheezing by irritating the eyes, nose, and throat. Microwaved peppers may also cause burns to the skin and eyes due to the steam they produce.

Processed Meat

Avoid microwaving processed meats like bacon, sausage, and hot dogs. They contain high levels of preservatives and nitrates, which can react with the microwave radiation to produce harmful compounds.

Processed Meat

Microwave heating of processed meats led to a rise in the formation of cholesterol oxidation products (COPs). Cholesterol is an important biological compound

Frozen Meat

It might seem like common sense to use the microwave's "defrost" setting if you forgot to take the chicken out of the freezer earlier.

Frozen Meat

Microwaves "do not cook food evenly," meaning that certain parts of frozen meat may stay frozen while other parts will become hot enough to encourage bacterial development. If bacteria grow in the food, it may make people sick.

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