The epidemic situation in Hong Kong has becoming more serious, and there were new local cases every day. Under the influence of the epidemic. Plus, many citizens will buy takeaways or bring their own lunch boxes to eat.
In fact, there are many skills and details for reheating food. This time, Sunlight Employment Agencywill educate you some points to pay attention to when reheating food. We sincerely hope that employers will benefit from it, and they can also teach Filipino and Indonesian maids.
Before heating, place food evenly in microwave-safe containers, with thick or larger pieces on the side.
Before placing food in the microwave oven, cover the food with a microwave-safe lid or plastic wrap to preserve the moisture of the food, and the steam generated also helps to eliminate bacteria.
During reheating, remove food and stir or toss a few times.
After heating is complete, wait two minutes before removing the food from the microwave.
Before heating, you should pay attention to the information on the label. You can refer to the heat-resistant temperature, microwave symbol and material label on the bottom of the container or on the outer package, and use it correctly according to the material characteristics to avoid excessive heating.
Microwaveable plastic containers are mostly made of PP (polypropylene, the triangular plastic material recycling identification code will be marked as No. 5), which has good heat resistance and is suitable for use in microwave heating.
Silicone containers have a much higher heat-resistance temperature than plastics, and are generally safe as microwave containers.
If the container is deformed after heating, it means that the plastic structure has changed abnormally, and it should be avoided.
Metal containers cannot be used, as they will spark when microwaved.
Adding a lid when heating, because food is easy to splash on the furnace wall during microwave heating, and the accumulation of dirt will cause hygiene problems.
Avoid heating the water for too long, and do not fill it too much, because the water looks calm in the cup and bowl after being microwaved, but it may suddenly boil when it is taken out, causing burns (it is recommended to stir a little before heating, or put it in the cup. into a wooden stirring rod, etc.)
During the epidemic, many employers and helpers will bring their own lunch boxes for food. Employers are kindly requested to share the above information with FDHs as much as possible to ensure that both parties understand how to properly heat food.
Reference: Centre for Food Safety
Useful links
Centre for Food Safety: https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/index.htm
Centre for Food Safety Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cfs.hk/
Government news website: https://news.gov.hk/
Government News Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/govnews.hk/
