I don't like using plastic in the microwave but only because it stains so badly and then I feel like I can only put red sauced stuff in the stained bowls, but that's the only reason. No fears of anything.I have an aunt who FREAKS out when I bring food in a plastic container/bowl because she has to transfer it to a microwave-safe bowl before reheating it in the nuker. I think she's nutty. She also says not to ever use Saran Wrap in the microwave either.
Do you not think food goes bad faster in glass? I know when I store casseroles in the glass I cook them in they go bad pretty quick.All thermoplastics release gas, this condition is augmented by heat. I am not suggesting anything here, but I prefer to use glass ilo plastic to store food.
You answered in that you don't store food more than a day. In my house I store food up to a week and then freeze in plastic. I can't imagine all that I would toss if I didn't.Callisto in NC,
I am not sure about your question, I rarely store food for more than one day (in glass and reheat in the pan, not the container).
As fas as I know glass is pretty inert, but it doesn't conduct heat as well as metals thus cooking with it requires some adjustments. Perhaps this results on the food being more prone to spoil faster?... good question!
I had an e-mail stating that plastic bowls used in the microwave are known to use a cancerous cell or something - anyone else had this e-mail and know how true it is ?
My only concern about plastic is that it can absorb fat molecules, which means a) they can absorb odors and flavors, and perhaps impart them to other foods, and b) it is really hard to whip egg whites in a bowl that has absorbed fat, since the fat prevents the bubbles from forming somehow. ...
I got that email several years ago..heard it wasn't true