Poll of the Day > Is it safe to microwave the cup for Cup Noodles?

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Gamecube_Gamer posted...

I have some water in a glass, nuked it for 2 minutes.
Then pour the hot water in the cup, use a fork to keep the lid down, and have it sit for 3 minutes.

This is what I do, it works fine. I use a coffee cup to hold the lid down though.
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You shouldn't heat any food in Styrofoam
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wwinterj25 posted...

hob

You said that more than once. What is that? sorry lol.

I don't like the hobbit movies.

wwinterj25 posted...

You need citation to know that blasting food with radio waves constantly is more bad for you then cooking on the hob or any other method? Strange.
Still: http://www.medicaldaily.com/microwaves-are-bad-you-5-reasons-why-microwave-oven-cooking-harming-your-health-250145

"Medical Daily is for informational purposes and should not be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment recommendation. Read more."

K.
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microwaves literally only heat up water molecules, which in turn creates steam, which in turn heats and cooks your food

they're as harmless as cooking on a teflon coated pan.

which, by the way, can actually kill you if you get it too hot.
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Revelation34 posted...

K.

Eh. I was too lazy to look for anything noteworthy.

ThaneofRhakana posted...

You said that more than once. What is that? sorry lol.

It's part of a cooker.
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HellHole_ posted...

microwaves literally only heat up water molecules, which in turn creates steam, which in turn heats and cooks your food

they're as harmless as cooking on a teflon coated pan.

which, by the way, can actually kill you if you get it too hot.

re wwinter-
I recall seeing debates long ago. there just isn't conclusive evidence cooking via microwave is harmful to the food to be eaten.

But what do mean about teflon pans? I use a bunch of them at home. The coating will poison my food or stuff? :o

ThaneofRhakana posted...

HellHole_ posted...

microwaves literally only heat up water molecules, which in turn creates steam, which in turn heats and cooks your food

they're as harmless as cooking on a teflon coated pan.

which, by the way, can actually kill you if you get it too hot.

re wwinter-
I recall seeing debates long ago. there just isn't conclusive evidence cooking via microwave is harmful to the food to be eaten.

But what do mean about teflon pans? I use a bunch of them at home. The coating will poison my food or stuff? :o

The only concern I have heard about microwaves is using it to cook things like potatoes, in that the skins could be a problem. Also, the obvious items you don't want to stick in the microwave like tin foil or sandwich bags.

As for teflon, it doesn't concern using them in a stovetop so much as using them in an oven. You should NEVER stick a teflon pan in the oven. It can be a concern for dishes where you are supposed to simmer them for a bit, then stick the pan in the oven for a while. Or people who store their pans in the oven (which I HATE, my grandma almost burned down her house doing that).
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no?

putting them on high heat for a long period of time will cause something in the coating to release a toxic gas
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HellHole_ posted...

no?

putting them on high heat for a long period of time will cause something in the coating to release a toxic gas

Isn't that only if they got scratches or the coating has been damaged in some way?

I think I remember reading somethings like that a while back.
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Nichtcrawler X posted...

Dikitain posted...

Those are actually outlawed in the states, they are considered fire hazards.

Uh, what? All I can find are bans on rain barrels (even more hilarious...)

I can understand that law if you lived in a state where mosquitoes carry deadly viruses, as rain barrels are the perfect breeding spots for them
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Dikitain posted...

The only concern I have heard about microwaves is using it to cook things like potatoes, in that the skins could be a problem. Also, the obvious items you don't want to stick in the microwave like tin foil or sandwich bags.

As for teflon, it doesn't concern using them in a stovetop so much as using them in an oven. You should NEVER stick a teflon pan in the oven. It can be a concern for dishes where you are supposed to simmer them for a bit, then stick the pan in the oven for a while. Or people who store their pans in the oven (which I HATE, my grandma almost burned down her house doing that).

Potato skins? Those are the best part due to the nutrients being more in the skin. If I could afford it I would want cast iron/steel cookware.
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you can put foil in the microwave

hell, read your manual, it legit says to cover some items in foil for more even cooking
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T0ffee posted...

HellHole_ posted...

no?

putting them on high heat for a long period of time will cause something in the coating to release a toxic gas

Isn't that only if they got scratches or the coating has been damaged in some way?

I think I remember reading somethings like that a while back.

i dont super remember, but I watched it on good eats, so I'm inclined to believe it to be true because Alton brown has never done me any wrongs
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HellHole_ posted...

you can put foil in the microwave

No u cannot. It can become a fire hazard.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/aluminum-foil-in-the-microwave.htm

unless you meant regular oven, then yeah :)

It's not safe to eat those at all. Go buy some broccoli and eat that instead.

ThaneofRhakana posted...

HellHole_ posted...

you can put foil in the microwave

No u cannot. It can become a fire hazard.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/aluminum-foil-in-the-microwave.htm

unless you meant regular oven, then yeah :)

Your BS detector malfunctioning, Thane?

ThaneofRhakana posted...

HellHole_ posted...

you can put foil in the microwave

No u cannot. It can become a fire hazard.

http://science.howstuffworks.com/aluminum-foil-in-the-microwave.htm

unless you meant regular oven, then yeah :)

get educated
http://gizmodo.com/what-actually-happens-when-you-put-metal-in-a-microwave-1569906393

Now things get a little weird. It turns out that any flat metal sheet—the thicker the better (and we'll get to why in a second)—can be used safely in the microwave because they act just like the flat metal walls: they reflect microwaves. A sheet of flat metal can actually be used to shield parts of your dinner to prevent them from overcooking since they would prevent the microwave energy from actually striking the food. And when placed under, say, a DiGiorno's frozen pizza, a flat sheet of metal can actually help brown and crisp foods by reflecting additional energy against the bottom of the food.

As such, follow the USDA's advice:

Use new, smooth foil only. Wrinkled foil can cause arcing (sparks).
Cover no more than 1/4 of the food with foil.
Shape the foil smoothly to the food so no edges stick out.
It makes no difference which side of foil (shiny or dull) is facing out.
Do not place the foil closer than one inch from the oven walls.
If the microwave oven has metal shelves OR a metal turntable, don't microwave food in foil containers or metal pans, and don't let foil used for shielding touch or be close to the shelves or turntable.
If you see arcing (sparks), immediately remove the foil shielding; transfer frozen food from foil container to a microwave-safe utensil.

https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsis/topics/food-safety-education/get-answers/food-safety-fact-sheets/appliances-and-thermometers/microwave-ovens-and-food-safety/

s it safe to use aluminum foil in a microwave oven?
Always consult the owner's manual of your microwave oven and heed the manufacturer's recommendations for the use of aluminum foil. It can be safe to use small amounts of aluminum foil in a microwave oven.

Microwaves cannot pass through metal but are absorbed by food. No food completely covered by aluminum foil or in a covered metal pan should be put in a microwave oven because food wouldn't be available to absorb the microwaves. Operating the oven empty or when the food is completely wrapped in aluminum foil can cause damage to the oven and the food won't heat.

However, small pieces of aluminum foil can be used to "shield" areas of foods, such as poultry drumsticks and wings, to prevent overcooking.

Some food packaged in foil containers can be safe to microwave. Read the package heating instructions to see if the food manufacturer has specific recommendations for microwaving the product. Because food in these containers will only heat from the top, it's best to microwave foods only 1-2 inches in depth so food near the bottom will be heated thoroughly before food on top dries and overcooks.

get fucking rekt.

;)
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And most people don't use foil in there.

one of those arrogant **** types. Ignored.
And grow up. stupid internet phrases.