What happens if you cook plastic?
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Heating plastics in the microwave may cause chemicals to leach into your foods. Plastic is everywhere. It's in bowls, wraps, and a host of bottles and bags used to store foods and beverages..
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Plastics #5 Polypropylene (PP) is considered to be the safest of all plastics, this is a robust plastic that is heat resistant. Because of its high heat tolerance, Polypropylene is unlikely to leach even when exposed to warm or hot water. This plastic is approved for use with food and beverage storage.
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