Foods that should not be microwaved.

Do not put fruit in the microwave, especially grapes—whether fresh or dried—because grapes will explode in the microwave and release a lot of plasma gas that will damage the oven.

Fruit

Do not put fruit in the microwave, especially grapes—whether fresh or dried—because grapes will explode in the microwave and release a lot of plasma gas that will damage the oven.

Vegetable

Vegetables, especially those with a dense texture like potatoes, sweet potatoes, pumpkins, and zucchini, should not be microwaved, as they are almost certain to explode. This can be prevented by poking several holes in the vegetable with a chopstick before placing it in the microwave.

Carrot

Never put carrots in the microwave, because carrots contain iron, magnesium, and selenium; therefore, they will quickly turn into colorful green, red, and yellow flames and damage the oven.

Chilli

Chili peppers are also not ideal foods to microwave. When chili peppers are heated, the compound capsaicin that gives them their spiciness evaporates and escapes, causing a burning sensation in the eyes and throat upon contact, and even tearing up, which is very uncomfortable.

Egg

When you put an egg in the microwave, the temperature of the liquid inside the egg will rise and the hot gas has nowhere to escape, so the egg will explode. The best way to cook it is to crack the egg, put it in a heat-resistant container, prick the yolk with a fork to allow the steam to escape, and cover it with microwave-safe plastic wrap.

Bread

When you put bread in the microwave, after a few seconds it will become dry and hard, making it difficult to swallow. Therefore, if you want to heat bread, it's best to put it in the oven.

Tomato sauce

While microwaving sauce isn't as dangerous as with other foods, the hot sauce can easily splatter, making the oven dirty. When reheating tomato sauce, cover the container tightly with wax paper to keep the oven clean.

Wine and champagne

It's important to note that this type of beverage should never be microwaved, in any quantity, even in sauces, because, like other drinks, alcohol will turn into a bomb, easily causing an explosion that damages the microwave and burns the food.

Water

Never attempt to boil water in a microwave oven as this is very dangerous. Microwaves heat the water but prevent the formation of bubbles. When you take the water out of the microwave, the bubbles will burst and splash onto your face, causing burns. To prevent this, when placing a glass of water in the microwave, add a tea bag (remember to remove the staples) or a wooden stirring stick, and when you open the microwave door, let it sit for a moment to allow the temperature to equalize before removing the glass of water.

Paper bag

Do not put paper bags or newspaper in the oven, as this is unhygienic and can cause fires and produce toxic fumes that contaminate food.

Metal kitchenware

Do not put metal kitchen utensils such as spoons, forks, cups, or even aluminum foil used for baking in the microwave, as these items can cause fires or explosions inside the microwave.

According to PNO