6 Foods You Should Never Reheat In A Microwave

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Boiled Eggs

Reheating boiled eggs in a microwave can cause them to explode due to pressure buildup.

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Rice

Microwaving cooked rice can result in fried rice syndrome, a type of food poisoning due to bacterial contamination.

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Chilli

Reheating chillis vaporizes capsaicin, a compound that makes it hot and spicy.

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Potatoes

Potatoes if reheated in microwave promote the growth of bacteria resulting in food poisoning.

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Spinach

Spinach is rich in nitrates and when reheated, can convert into nitrites and other known carcinogens.

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Chicken

Avoid reheating chicken in a microwave in a short burst as the proteins in the chicken will change causing digestive issues.

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