It's easy to assess the reactivity of plastic in terms of its structure. The more flexible a plastic, the more it is reactive. Thus plastic wrap more quickly exchanges synthetic ions with food than does a flexible milk jug; and the latter is more reactive than a sturdy plastic container. Do not store foods in plastic containers that once contained chemicals. And, it's not advisable to microwave food in plastic.
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Coz glass and plastic are least reactive than metals
Glass,stainless steel, and plastic are non-reactive for mixing. When it comes to cooking, glass and stainless steel are great. Aluminum is very reactive so avoid this when working with tomaoes and any recipe that uses the term "non-reactive".
No, you don't necessarily need a plastic container. In fact, in some cases (such as heating or cooling foods) plastic containers may be harmful to your health.
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You can store curried beans in a plastic container, but you may never get the odor of curry out of the plastic.
You can find a plastic container at a local dollar store.
Probably not but it's always a good idea to transfer to a lidded plastic container before refridgeration.
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Someone can determine which round plastic containers are recyclable by looking for a recyclable symbol on the plastic container. If there is a symbol then the plastic container is recyclable.
NO, NO, NO! if you put hot jam into a plastic container it will melt it.
Water gets freeze in a can rather than plastic container because plastic sis a non conductor of heat and chillness.