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Katra > wrote in news:KatraMungBean-
:

> In article . com>,
> " > wrote:
>
> > I was trying to make some popcorn balls. Two of the ingredients were
> > sugar and honey. One of these two heats to greater than the melting
> > point of plastic.
> >
> >
> > I have nuked food many times without burning a hole in the bowl. Not
> > so this time.
> >
>
> I have found that three things will melt plastic in the microwave:
>
> Tomatoes
> Sugar
> Most oils/fats (butter etc.)
>
> The oils are not as much of a problem as Tomato or Sugar,
>
> I've learned to use glass for both of those two!
>

wild rice cooked till the water leaves does a number on the plastic too.

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