Can these go in the microwave to heat prepared food or would the steamer bags be better? I like these pint size for single portions. Thanks
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I've never tried it, so I don't know. Personally, I wouldn't microwave food inside anything made of plastic.
253701
I have microwaved in them, not seeing anything saying not too. They would be perfect for those, they are a little smaller than the usual mugs of this type, making it a more reasonable serving.
1055252
I have not tried to microwave them to date. You could prob do it for a few seconds as I often will microwave my butter container to melt it & that is plastic as well. Good luck!
1840771
Wish I could help you, but I won't be back at my home for another month. I really wasn't worried about that because I remembered that it states that they can't be put in the microwave. I never intended them for anything but salads (and maybe something like a cold appetizer).
2245572
yes I've used them in the microwave. I love them, they all fit into each other and save space and I'm loving the colors
2150905
I warm food in these in the microwave a lot with no problems; just make sure the lid is not snapped close. I really like these containers.
248745
I have not tried to do that, but they should be OK if you're not cooking for long periods. I generally avoid putting ANY plastic in a microwave for a number of reasons.
1678397
Is it possible to re-heat food in the microwave using these plates? Or would you have to transfer the microwave heated food to the previously microwave heated InstaHot plates?
266922
Well, I don't use a microwave to reheat food...so I like to use steam to reheat. I'll fill the resovoir with water and my food doesn't get soggy or over cooked. Works well to reheat meats without drying it out.
1438288
The manufacturer states that they are microwave safe when you use a vented lid....personally, I don't like to microwave in anything plastic. Hope that helps!
194859
I have never microwaved them. I only use them for salads. They are made of glass, so I don't see why they wouldn't be for a short period of time. I just wouldn't go from the refrigerator to microwave because of the quick temperature changes. Because they are thin glass, there is more of a chance of breakage.
1317126
I haven't tried to microwave anything in them yet. But they are gorgeous and nice sizes! Sorry I couldn't be more help!
2141382
These are much better. I've had them in quite hot microwaves with no melting. (No doubt the venting helps too!) I think you'll find that they'll do the job for you just fine.
1335555
They are single use bags. The advantage to these is they allow you to cook something in the microwave straight out of the freezer (foods that were previously cooked and vacuum sealed that is). This is a great advantage to someone with a schedule that is never the same and doesn't allow for planning ahead and defrosting something in the refrigerator ahead of time. It only takes a couple minutes in the microwave to heat up a meal from the freezer with these bags.
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You arent suppose to microwave them. I would assume meats would be ok to warm up in a bowl of warm water.
2122305
I have not microwaved them, and I do not believe they are safe for the microwave. They are very nice bowls, though!
1101515
no they are lightweight plastic and cannot handle microwave cooking... i have already thrown 2 of them away... would not buy again ... you are warned