Сегодня сайты, магазины, рынки пестрят разнообразием всевозможной посуды. Но как сделать правильный выбор за считанные секунды?
В этом вам поможет маркировка, указанная на изделиях. Ведь именно она информирует покупателя об основных свойствах товара. Давайте остановимся на этом подробнее и узнаем, что символизируют знаки на пластиковой посуде и упаковке.

Маркировка биопластиков

Начнём с определения биопластика.
Биопластик – общий термин, обозначающий полимерные материалы, обладающие одним из этих свойств: полностью или частично получаемые из возобновляемого растительного сырья и способные к разложению под воздействием природных микроорганизмов (биоразлагаемые пластики).
Продукцию из биоразлагаемого пластика мы можем узнать по таким значкам:

Компостируемый.
Такой вид биопластика разлагается в специальных условиях компостирования. Для полного разложения ему нужна вода и почва.

Биоразлагаемый.
Такая маркировка указывает на материал, способный разлагаться в природе.

Другое.
Такой значок ставится у всех остальных видов биопластика.

Маркировка пластиковой посуды

Иногда кажется, что вся пластиковая посуда одинаковая и разобраться в ней очень сложно.
Но это не так!
Подобную посуду делают из нескольких видов пластика. Самые популярные имеют свои обозначения.  А производители разработали целый «алфавит» из интуитивно понятных пиктограмм. И самые важные из них мы разберём ниже!

Маркировка пищевых пластиков

Сейчас пластик настолько популярен, что его полное исчезновение из жизни трудно представить. Его мы видим повсюду: от пластикового стаканчика до бампера машины. Чтобы навести порядок в переработке, и утилизации понадобились годы работы по выработке правил его маркировки.
Маркировка пластиковой тары и посуды для пищевых продуктов требует особого подхода. Ведь здесь речь идёт о здоровье человека.
Для обозначения материала, который может быть подвергнут переработке, применятся специальное обозначение — Петля Мебиуса.

Европейская комиссия 97/129/ЕС разделила пластик на следующие группы:

— PET (PETE)
Полиэтилентерефталат — ПЭТ (ПЭТФ). Самая популярная разновидность пластмассы. Он применяется для производства одноразовых бутылок, банок, тары для розлива прохладительных напитков, соков, воды. РЕТ легко переработать, но такую упаковку можно использовать только 1 раз. При повторном использовании он начинает выделять вредные для человека вещества

— PE-HD (HDPE)
Полиэтилен высокой плотности низкого давления — ПНД. Используется для изготовления игрушек и изделий контактирующих с пищевыми продуктами: спортивные и туристические бутылки, тара для молока. Считается нетоксичным и безопасным при контакте с пищей. Устойчив к температурным воздействиям.

 — PVC (V)
Поливинилхлорид-ПВХ. Материал является потенциально опасным для пищевого использования. Но некоторые производители продолжают делать из него бутылки для подсолнечного масла. Этот пластик широко используется для производства окон, труб, бутылок для бытовой химии. ПВХ очень сложно переработать, а при его сжигании в воздух выбрасываются канцерогены, вызывающие серьёзные проблемы со здоровьем.

— LDPE (PBD)
Полиэтилен низкой плотности высокого давления — ПВД. Используется для изготовления мягких пластиковых упаковок, плёнок и полиэтиленовых пакетов. Подвергается вторичной переработке. Относительно безопасен для применения в пищевой промышленности.

 — PP
Полипропилен — ПП. Это относительно безвредный, прочный и термостойкий пластик. Чаще всего эту маркировку можно встретить на игрушках, пищевых упаковках. Например, в нем хранятся йогурты, сиропы, соусы. Полипропилен легко переработать.

 — PS
Полистирол – ПС.  Этот пластик используется только для хранения продуктов не требующих нагревания (например, прохладительные напитки или охлаждённые блюда). Специалисты рекомендуют воздержаться от использования посуды из такого материала, потому что при нагревании выделяется канцерогенный яд — стирол.

 — OTHER
Другие виды пластика. В эту группу попали все остальные пластики, не имеющие маркировки и широкого распространения. Сюда можно отнести: все виды биопластиков (в том числе из кукурузного крахмала, целлюлозы, сахарного тростника, водорослей…), поликарбонат, полиамид и другие.

Знаки на пластиковой посуде

Кроме всех перечисленных обозначений на пластиковой посуде Вы также можете встретить и другие не менее важные знаки:

Маркер «рюмка-вилка» информирует о том, что товар полностью безопасен для человека. Такая посуда изготовлена из нетоксичного материала и может соприкасаться с пищевыми продуктами. Если этот значок зачеркнут или полностью отсутствует на пластиковом изделии, то оно не предназначено для продуктов питания.

Знак микроволновки на пластиковой посуде говорит о том, что пищу можно разогревать прямо в ней. Такая упаковка остаётся безопасной для человека даже после разогрева.

Пиктограмма «Снежинка» символизирует возможность хранения в холодильнике. Изображение нескольких снежинок вместе информирует, что продукцию в этой упаковке можно хранить в морозильной камере. Такой материал можно подвергать заморозке и разморозке.

Маркер «Перепад температур» указывает, что продукция сохраняет свои потребительские свойства при разных температурных режимах.

Знак «Ударопрочная посуда» информирует об особой прочности посуды.

Маркер «Яблоко» указывает, что материал позволяет сохранять полезные свойства продукта.

Лист Мебиуса (без дополнительных букв и цифр) ставится на 100% натуральный материал, который не приносит вреда здоровью и подлежит вторичной переработке.

90000 How to Test the Microwave Safety of Dishes 90001 90002 How to Test Your Dishes for Microwave Safety 90003 90004 Not sure whether your dish is safe for the microwave? Do not guess, because there are real dangers of using non microwave-safe dishes. This article is about the dangers of using non microwave-safe dishes and how undertake a microwave safety test at home. 90005 90004 Here’s how you can test the microwave safety of your dishes. 90005 90002 First, Check Manufacturer’s Label 90003 90004 A most common mistake we make is not fully reading the manufacturer’s label or instruction when we purchase something.Always read the instructions for microwave safety rules. 90005 90004 The first way to tell if a dish is safe for microwave is to check the manufacturer’s label. Oftentimes, the manufacturer will indicate whether the dish is «microwave safe» or «not to use in microwave.» 90005 90004 Not all manufacturers will have this label. If you can not find this on the manufacturers label or instructions for use, you will have to test the microwave safety of the dishes yourself. 90005 90002 How to Test a Dish’s Microwave-Ability 90003 90004 This test is to establish whether a dish is made of materials that absorb and hold heat or allow heat to pass through.To do this, you’ll need the dish in question and a microwave-safe cup or glass. 90005 90004 90021 Step 1 90022: Fill the microwave-safe cup or glass with tap water and place it in the microwave oven. 90005 90004 90021 Step 2 90022: Place the dish to be tested next to the cup in the microwave. (If the dish is big and there is no space to put the cup next to it, place the cup inside the dish). 90005 90004 90021 Step 3 90022: Microwave the dish and the cup of water on highest power setting (100 per cent) for one minute.90005 90004 90021 Step 4 90022: Remove the dish and cup of water with a potholder and then put it on the counter. Carefully touch the dish with your fingers. 90021 If it is warm or hot, it is not safe for the microwave. If it is cold and the cup of water is hot, then the dish is safe for microwave. 90022 90005 90004 This is the simple test you can do to test the microwave safety of dishes. Once you know which dishes in your kitchen are microwave-safe, label them at the back bottom with a permanent marker for ease of identification.90005 90002 The Risks and Dangers of Microwaving Non-Microwave-Safe Dishes 90003 90004 Using non-microwave-safe dishes in microwave ovens can cause fire, damage to the dishes, damage to the microwave oven itself, toxic chemicals to seep into the food, and render the food improperly heated. 90005 90004 Do not compromise your health and safety by just guessing if the dish is safe for microwave. Always undertake a microwave safety test to be on the safe side. 90005 90004 I do not use plastic dishes in my microwave even if the label says it is microwave safe.I suggest you do more research on the risk and dangers of using plastic dishes in microwaves. 90005 90004 An important piece of advice is to use dishes that are microwave-safe. That does not mean you have to replace all your dishes with microwave-safe dishes. 90005 90004 You can test if the dishes you already have are microwave-safe by following the following two-step process. There are two ways to determine if a dish is safe for use in the microwave oven. 90005 90004 To conclude, there are two ways to determine the microwave-safety of dishes.90005 90004 First, check the manufacturer’s label at the back bottom of the dish which should indicate whether the dish is microwave safe or not microwave safe. 90005 90004 If there is no label, you can test the microwave safety of the dish by placing the dish and a microwave-safe cup of water in the microwave and turn it on for 1 minute. If the dish is hot, it is not safe for microwave. If the dish is cold but the cup of water is hot then the dish is safe for microwave. 90005 .90000 10 Tricks You Need to Use for Better-Tasting Food from Your Microwave «Food Hacks :: WonderHowTo 90001 90002 The microwave oven is a monumental technological achievement that’s saved college students and single people from starvation for decades. Almost 97% of all American households have one, which makes it the most-owned kitchen appliance in US homes right after the refrigerator. 90003 90002 And it’s so popular because of two main factors: it’s easy and efficient.You load up your food, hit a few buttons, and wait for the oven to tell you when it’s ready. 90003 90002 However, despite the ease and efficiency, you do not always get savory results. Rubbery cheese, overcooked patches of food, and burnt popcorn are just some of the disappointments you endure for the sake of speed-but that’s only because you do not know the secret techniques to microwaving your food to perfection. 90003 90002 Read on and soon you’ll be a microwaving genius … 90003 90010 # 1.Steam Veggies with Uniform Pieces & Plastic Wrap 90011 90012 90002 90014 Do not Miss: 90015 90003 90002 Tame Unruly Cling Wrap with These Plastic Whispering Tips 90003 90019 90002 If you need cooked vegetables in a hurry, the microwave can actually be your friend. The trick is to cut veggies into the same size pieces (a little more than one-inch thick or long) and to cook vegetables together that have similar textures and cooking times (corn and peas, for instance). 90003 90002 Next, spread the veggies in an even layer in a microwave-safe bowl or dish, wrap it with plastic, and follow your machine’s guidelines.Once the timer goes off, punch a hole in the plastic wrap to let the steam harmlessly escape. Voilà! You have perfectly steamed vegetables. 90003 90024 A plastic-wrapped bowl of veggies, right before they go in the nuker. 90025 Image via Chef Steps 90026 90002 It’s pretty much the same technique that those microwavable bags of veggies at your local market use, only this way is fresher. Chef Steps has more detailed instructions if you need them. 90003 90010 # 2. Shape Your Leftovers in a Ring So They Heat Evenly 90011 90002 It’s always disappointing to pull out a plate of microwaved leftovers only to find that it’s heated unevenly.Fortunately, you can prevent this with one easy trick: form your food into a ring before nuking it. Flattening out the food so there’s less volume and more surface area will help, too. This allows the radiation from the microwave to be distributed more evenly. 90003 90012 90002 90014 Do not Miss: The One Trick You Need to Use When Microwaving Leftovers 90015 90003 90019 90039 Rigatoni in a ring heats more evenly than a pile of noodles. 90025 Image by Mandi Flake / My Cup Is Full 90026 90002 It’s also good to put thicker pieces of food on the outside edges of the ring and thinner, smaller ones near the center so they will not overcook.This is because microwaves heat your food from the outside in. 90003 90010 # 3. Do not Put Your Dishes in the Center 90011 90002 Most microwaves have hot spots and cold spots. Why? Because the actual waves that cook your food have peaks and troughs. When the peak of a wave meets another peak, it creates intense heat, frying your food. If a trough meets another trough: blammo, cold spot. That’s what the rotating plate is for-to help your food travel through those areas for more even cooking. 90003 90048 When it doubt, edge it on the spinner.90025 Image by Neil Gonzalez / Food Hacks Daily 90026 90002 So do your food and yourself a favor: place whatever you’re heating on the edge of the rotating plate instead of dead center. That way it can travel through hot and cold spots and cook more evenly. Lifehacker points out that most newer models do not have this issue, but better safe than sorry, right? 90003 90012 90002 90014 Do not Miss: How to Locate Hotspots in Your Microwave for Better Heating 90015 90003 90019 90010 # 4. Keep Foods Moist with a Wet Paper Towel 90011 90002 Microwaves heat up food by bombarding the water molecules with energy.This makes them move around faster and heat up. As the water becomes steam, it can remove moisture from our food, rendering it tough and rubbery. Prevent this from happening by either wrapping or covering your food with a damp towel. 90003 90063 Freshly steamed asparagus, all thanks to a microwave and a fancy tool known as wet paper towel. 90025 Image via Dish Dish 90026 90002 This will help retain water and keep foods moist. You can even use this technique to cook certain kinds of food such as fresh vegetables.If you do not want to waste a paper towel, you can dampen a thin, clean cloth and that’ll work, too. Just make sure it does not have dyes or bleaches in its fibers. 90003 90012 90002 90014 Do not Miss: Use Damp Towels to Microwave Store-Bought Tortillas Better 90015 90003 90019 90010 # 5. Nuke a Cup of Water for Even More Moisture 90011 90002 What if you do not have paper towels or a spare piece of cloth handy? No problem-you can still have perfectly moist food. Just place a cup of water in the microwave to heat up along with your leftovers.90003 90078 That cup of water will keep the spaghetti from overcooking and drying out. 90025 Image by Neil Gonzalez / Food Hacks Daily 90026 90002 The water will absorb excess microwave radiation and keep your food from overcooking. Plus, it will release steam, which will also keep your food from drying out. 90003 90010 # 6. Make Popcorn Fluffier with Water & Manual Settings 90011 90002 You can keep microwave popcorn from drying out with a cup of water, too. This time, though, you need to heat a cup of water for one minute in the microwave, then immediately swap it out with the popcorn once the timer dings.90003 90002 Another key tip? Do not use the preset popcorn button. Popcorn companies themselves recommend against it because power varies from microwave to microwave. Also, microwaves can not sense dropping humidity levels, which is why so many people end up with scorched popcorn. 90003 90089 Swedes as well as Americans ask: Why can not we use the preset popcorn button? 90025 Image via Isgran 90026 90002 Orville Redenbacher recommends going by sound. When there are a full 2 ​​seconds between pops, your snack is done.Also, you might want to skip the bag altogether and put the kernels in a glass container to really ensure that your kernels are fluffy and tender. 90003 90012 90002 90014 Do not Miss: The Secret to Perfectly Fluffy Microwave Popcorn Is not the ‘Popcorn’ Button 90015 90003 90019 90010 # 7. Heating Water in a Microwave Is Okay (To a Point) 90011 90002 Microwaves can heat distilled water to a point where it’s hotter than a boil-all without forming any bubbles, which is how most people gauge that water is boiling.This phenomenon is known as superheating, which can result in an explosion of scalding hot water once it’s disturbed. 90003 90002 To avoid this, you can do a few things: use tap water, which contains more air than distilled; use an older bowl or cup to hold your water since their surfaces usually have nicks and scratches which will help bubbles release or form; or place wooden chopsticks in the water to create nucleation points and will also allow bubbles to form. 90003 90002 90107 90108 90003 90002 Remember, without bubbles, the water can not release built-up heat, which can then be released all at once upon contact with a spoon or sugar cube.90003 90012 90002 90014 Do not Miss: Everything You Know About Microwave Ovens Is a Lie 90015 90003 90019 90010 # 8. Share the Microwave & Be More Efficient 90011 90002 Is there a line at your work’s microwave oven come lunch time? Become an office hero by teaching everyone how to heat up two dishes at once. Use something that’s narrow and stable (like a coffee mug or heavy drinking glass) to elevate one bowl while leaving room for the other on the turntable below. 90003 90122 Microwave buddies: maybe that’ll be the next big food trend.90025 Image via NZ Eco Chick 90026 90002 Bonus: this will prevent either of your dishes from drying out or overcooking, but you’ll probably have to check and stir the contents a couple of times (or even switch the bowls ‘positions) to make sure everything heats up evenly. 90003 90010 # 9. Use a Little Tinfoil to Prevent Overcooking 90011 90002 Contrary to popular belief, you can actually use foil in the microwave.General Electric and Panasonic, among other manufacturers, list aluminum foil as acceptable for shielding right in their operating instructions manuals.90003 90131 90002 Thin areas of meat and poultry cook more quickly than meaty portions. To prevent overcooking, these thin areas can be shielded with strips of aluminum foil. Wooden toothpicks may be used to hold the foil in place. 90003 — Panasonic (right from a manual) 90019 90135 See? Big corporations say it’s okay to microwave tinfoil. 90025 Image via Panasonic 90026 90002 It’s also recommended to make sure foil is molded around food and not near walls or door of microwave as it can work like an antenna and cause arcing (sparking).Check out our other microwave-friendly guide for a more extensive explanation as to why small bits of foil (but not larger or irregularly shaped pieces of metal) are okay. 90003 90010 # 10. Select the Proper Container 90011 90002 Always choose a microwave-safe container to heat your food. It should carry those words somewhere on the plate, bowl, or storage unit. If you do not have a wide, shallow container so you can spread out your leftovers in a ring as recommended in Tip # 2, the next best thing is to use a round container of some kind.The corners of square-shaped containers tend to receive and store up more energy, which can cause food to overcook in these areas. 90003 90144 Most glass dishes are okay for microwave use. 90025 Image by Neil Gonzalez / Food Hacks Daily 90026 90012 90002 90014 Do not Miss: Using the Right Bakeware Is the Difference Between Baking Fail & Baking Win 90015 90003 90019 90002 90014 Want to master Microsoft Excel and take your work-from-home job prospects to the next level? 90015 Jump-start your career with our Premium A-to-Z Microsoft Excel Training Bundle from the new Gadget Hacks Shop and get lifetime access to more than 40 hours of Basic to Advanced instruction on functions, formula, tools, and more.90003 90002 90014 Buy Now (97% off)> 90015 90003 90010 More Wonderful Microwave Hacks: 90011 90002 Now that you know how to use your microwave to create tasty food, learn how to use it to make better potting soil, rehabilitate mascara, dry out herbs, get more juice out of lemons, make crayons, and shuck corn faster. Just never, ever use it to reheat French fries. Do not say I did not warn you. 90003 90165 Cover photo by Neil Gonzalez / Food Hacks Daily 90166 .90000 What can and can not go in a microwave 90001 90002 Microwave ovens are practically everywhere — homes, work places, schools, hospitals, you name it. Yet despite their popularity, most of us are not absolutely sure what can and can not go into these cooking wizards. 90003 90002 That’s why we turned to Bob Schiffmann, president of International Microwave Power Institute. With 55 years of experience working with microwave ovens, he’s recognized as THE expert on the subject. You’ll be surprised at what he has to say.90003 90006 90007 Here’s everything you can and should not put in a microwave 90008 90002 90010 1. What about plastics? 90011 90003 90002 «Almost all plastics are safe in the microwave,» says Schiffmann, «but if an item is marked ‘not microwave safe’- obviously do not use it in the microwave!» Rule of thumb: always check labels and warnings on all items before placing in a microwave. 90003 90002 Caveats: 90003 90017 90018 Do not heat dry foods in plastic because the plastic may melt. 90019 90018 Do not use single-use containers like those containing yogurt, cottage cheese and margarine.90019 90018 Do not use pitted or warped / melted plastic containers. 90019 90024 90002 When covering food with plastic wrap, make sure the wrap does not touch the food. Also, cover the food lightly so steam can escape; otherwise, you can be steam-burned and that can be serious! 90003 90002 90010 2. Styrofoam is actually safe, but there are some exceptions 90011 90003 Alamy stock 90002 Styrofoam can safely be used in the microwave when heating pure liquids, such coffee or water for tea. 90003 90002 Caveats: 90003 90017 90018 Do not continue heating once it boils.90019 90018 Do not heat items containing fats or solids, like soups or Ramen noodles. 90019 90024 90002 Trending stories, celebrity news and all the best of TODAY. 90003 90002 90010 3. Paper is OK as long as it’s the right kind of paper 90011 90003 90002 Paper towels, wax paper, parchment paper, paper plates and bowls are fine in the microwave. 90003 90002 Newspaper is not sanitary and it leaches ink into whatever you’re cooking, so do not use it. 90003 90002 Brown paper bags are never safe in the microwave because they can not withstand a lot of heat and can catch fire.They also may emit toxic fumes and may contain germs that can be passed on to food. 90003 90002 90010 RELATED: Surprising things you can clean and cook in your dishwasher 90011 90003 90002 90010 4. Are glazed ceramics safe? 90011 90003 90002 When made with properly formulated glazes, glazed ceramics — everything from stoneware to china — can be used in the microwave. Corning Ware and glass cookware like Pyrex and Anchor Hocking are safe. HOWEVER, beware of glazed ceramics that are made in China — regardless of price and name.Because China does not adequately regulate the industry, some manufacturers are using glazes that contain high amounts of lead and arsenic — dangerous elements that can leach into foods when microwaved. 90003 90002 Another issue with using glazed ceramics in the microwave concerns the amount of heat the dish or cup retains. To make sure your coffee cup or mug will not overheat in the microwave, put a half cup of water in the cup and microwave it for 30 seconds. If the cup is hotter than the water it contains, do not microwave it.90003 90002 90010 5. What about ceramics that are handmade by you or a friend? 90011 90003 90002 According to Sarah Millfelt, president of the Northern Clay Center in Minnesota, handmade ceramic dishes and cups are okay for use in the microwave as long as the glaze is not cracked and there is no metallic trim. To make sure the cup will not overheat, Schiffmann recommends doing the water test as noted above. 90003 90002 90010 RELATED: How often you should clean your microwave — and the right way to do it 90011 90003 90002 90010 6.Dishes / cups with metallic trim. Yay or nay? 90011 90003 90002 If there’s metallic trim on an item, it’s never safe to use in the microwave. Never. Not only will the metal overheat, it could arc and damage the oven or the dish. 90003 90002 90010 7. Is aluminum foil ok? 90011 90003 90002 Schiffmann did the initial tests on using aluminum foil in microwave ovens and the results still hold true today. Aluminum foil can be used to wrap the ends of chicken or turkey or duck legs so they do not get overcooked.But, aluminum foil that is crumpled, bent or in small pieces can not be used as it can arc and spark, especially if it’s too close to the sides of the microwave. 90003 90002 90010 8. Twist ties — a definite no no! 90011 90003 Shutterstock 90002 Because they arc and spark, twist ties should never be used in microwaves. Period. 90003 90002 90010 RELATED: 9 surprising ways to use your microwave: 30-second molten chocolate cake anyone? 90011 90003 90002 90010 9. Beware of metal handles on Chinese take-out containers 90011 90003 Featurepics stock 90002 Remove the metal handles on these containers before heating food as the handles overheat and can cause the container to burn.90003 90002 90010 10. Metal pans — here’s what you need to know 90011 90003 90002 Microwaving food in a metal pan is not unsafe but it is inefficient. That’s because the microwaves can not penetrate metal, so they only reach the top of the food, Schiffmann explains. (Now you know why you can not re-heat coffee in a stainless steel go-cup.) In non-metal containers, microwaves can penetrate all sides to cook more quickly. 90003 90002 That means you can leave all-metal spoons in your coffee cup or bowl of cereal in the microwave and they will not get overheated.Just make sure they’re all metal. Utensils with wood or plastic handles may become hot because of the rivets or screws holding them. 90003 90002 90010 11. What about staples on tea bags? 90011 90003 Featurepics stock 90002 No need to remove the staple when microwaving a tea bag in water. It was Schiffmann who conducted studies for Lipton Tea Company that proved the staple on the tea bag tag is safe in the microwave. 90003 90002 One last piece of expert advice: Never run the microwave with nothing in it.The heat has nowhere to go and can end up damaging the magnetron and ruining the microwave. 90003 90119.

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