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Experts say even if it claims to be “microwave-safe.”

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[–] Gingerlegs@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (7 children)

I’d like to know if sous vide is safe though, please? I’ve been doing that for years…

[–] eee@lemm.ee 15 points 2 years ago (4 children)

This article focuses on microwaving, but the news about sous vide isn't great:

"This study proved that the sous vide method causes polymer degradation at high temperatures and longer time periods": https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36398752/

[–] TheTurducken@mander.xyz 5 points 2 years ago

Don't eat at Olive Garden or really any fast casual. They all hold items in plastic in hot water.

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