The Best Way to Reduce the Possibility of Incidental Contaminants

question 37

Multiple Choice

The best way to reduce the possibility of incidental contaminants getting into foods while microwaving is to:​

• A)use bleached white cardboard containers for microwaving.
• B)transfer leftover foods into margarine tubs to re-heat.
• C)​select plastic cups with recycle codes 3 or 7 for microwave heating.
• D)​use glass or ceramic containers for heating foods in the microwave.
• E)start on medium-high power,then increase to high power during the second half of the heating time.

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