Is it safe to make hot boiling soup in this polycarbonate plastic jar?
189912
That Depends How You Manage It. When I Blend Hot Stuff I Make Sure The Top Covers It Well And In Addition I Put A Heat Protecting Glove On The Top And Hold It Hard. The Jar Is Fine But The Cover Is Plastic And Heat Makes It Loose And Soft So You Could Potentially Burn Yourself. Just Be Cautious.
520998
I don't think so...it melted in the dishwasher and mine then started to leak so obviously it's cheap plastic. I would say it's not safe to leave in a hot car then either.
1651871
Yes, we often cook vegetables in the noodle bowl, as well as reheating foods. It seems like a safe type of plastic, can take pretty high temperatures, and has a vent on top to release pressure. Good product.
597018
I don't recall if it is or not bit I would not recommend microwaving any food in any plastic container. The super heat of the microwave is sure to degrade plastic and cause release of chemicals into the food.
1547261
In my opinion, although it is not ideal, you could use the container for soup BUT it is not insulated so it will not stay hot and you would feel the heat when holding the container.
532407
I wouldn't recommend boiling it but you can surely sit it in hot water instead of putting it in the microwave.
1422765
The plastic is tough enough that I am sure you could put them in a pot of simmering water. I just have never done it that way and thus do not know how long you would want to leave them in. I would not boil them though.
452731
I would no recommend doing that when it is hot. I know of a person that did that. It is hard plastic but heat will damage it.
1017898
I haven't poured boiling water because I usually let it cool a bit so I can sweeten, but I would say it's completely safe since it's BPA free which is minus the chemicals that you would get from a non-BPA container especially when adding boiling water as it can dissolve into the container. It's really a win-win.
2155943
The pitcher is made of glass, so I'm assuming it would be fine. The lid however is plastic, so I would avoid getting it in boiling water.
1798313
Patricia, As long as your 8 qt. pot does not exceed the diameter of the burner, I would consider it safe enough to "can" high-acid foods. To ensure a safe product, the boiling water has to be able to continually circulate around the jars. This Iwatani unit is certainly capable of achieving the appropriate temperature required for canning high-acid foods. And, the only reason it would not be acceptable in canning low-acid foods is because 'pressure canners' would be too large for the surface rendering it unsafe because water would not be able to circulate at a high enough temperature required for a safe product. Hope this helps.
873064
No. Its a plastic container(I think) and If you microwave it I assume something bad will happen! Just dont do it :)
1599187
You should probably use glass mason jars for that. Or a big stainless steel pot, then pour it into the plastic containers when the buttermilk is cool. I wouldn't put boiling liquid into plastic.
1307421
Good question, wondering myself. Especially if you are putting acidic or hot foods in it. and for long periods of time like coffee. Nylon is a kind of plastic after all.? and no plastic is totally safe. But I can see using it for quick uses on nonacidic and cold foods?
287469
You would only be complicating an easy process. Plus, you want to use boiling water for tea. By the time you put the boiling water in the reservoir and pump it through the tea bag, your tea will be lukewarm. Also, harmful chemicals can leech out of plastics, especially when you add boiling water. I can't remember if this product is BPA free, but that is not the only harmful chemical in plastics. Save your money.
1797764
If you could fit the full kettle into something like a plastic milk crate and make sure it's secure and won't tip over you might be Ok. The lid is a hinge so you would maybe want to cover the interior pot with plastic wrap then foil. This kettle won't re-heat the soup hot enough to combat any bacteria growth that occurs during transport due to unsafe temperature holding. So transport soup this way at your own risk.
2074164
Yes, Tritan copolyester plastic should be able to handle even boiling water without deforming.