5. PLASTIC
DO USE:
DO NOT USE: Container made from Melamine, Polypropylene,
6. COVERING FILMS
DO USE:
DO NOT USE: Film designed only for covering food.
7. WOOD/WICKER
DO USE:
DO NOT USE: Wicker baskets, wooden bowls (with prolonged use
8. PAPER
DO USE:
DO NOT USE: Paper napkins (these can ignite), wax coated
Types of Container to Use
High temperature plastic like Durable Polysulfon
rather than soft flexible dishes.
(Remove any metal twist ties.)
Phenol Urea, also do not use plastic food storage
bags and containers eg. Margarine, Yoghurt and
Mayonnaise tubs.
Non plasticiser cling film designed for Microwave
use. Do not allow the film to touch the food. To
prevent nasty steam burns, pierce the film to allow
steam to escape and remove the film from the dish
carefully.
Wooden skewers designed for food use.
these tend to dry out and may ignite)
Disposable, polyester coated paper board dishes if
designed for microwave.
cups, recycled products (unless stated suitable by
manufacturer)
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