Thanksgiving leftovers, what to put them in
Happy Thanksgiving! Ok, so you soon will be knee deep in leftovers ... What's the safest way to store them?
- According to The Green Guide, glass, ceramic and stoneware are the safest choices when it comes to food storage because they do not leech any chemicals when in contact with food. The "safer" plastics are #2 HDPE, #4 HDPE and #5 PP.
- Aluminum containers can react with certain foods so use them with caution. Stainless steel containers are a great choice because they do not react, are easy to clean and are 100-percent recyclable.
- The riskier plastics are #3 PVC, #6 PS and #7 Other (which is usually polycarbonate).
- Now what about reheating? It's best to use glass or ceramic containers in the microwave and most definitely don't put one-use plastics in the microwave.
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