microwaving metal cans
Contrary to popular belief, metal containers can be safely used in microwave ovens provided that simple guidelines are followed.
Containers which are shallow and have a large open surface area have been shown to be safe in microwave ovens in a study: carried out by the renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging at Freising, Germany.
Full details of over 1000 tests led by Thomas Pfeiffer can be found in 'Microwaveability of steel and aluminium packaging'
New designs of containers can be used to support new recipes or new product ranges in heat processed ready meals and have the potential to break down perceived barriers in the way in which microwave ovens are used.
Containers which are shallow and have a large open surface area have been shown to be safe in microwave ovens in a study: carried out by the renowned Fraunhofer Institute for Process Engineering and Packaging at Freising, Germany.
Full details of over 1000 tests led by Thomas Pfeiffer can be found in 'Microwaveability of steel and aluminium packaging'
New designs of containers can be used to support new recipes or new product ranges in heat processed ready meals and have the potential to break down perceived barriers in the way in which microwave ovens are used.
microwaving metal cans - Short report20/05/2009 - 75 KB
microwaving metal cans - Full report20/05/2009 - 1 MB
