Has anyone ever had staining or lingering smell problems with microwaving strong foods like curry in the bowls?
1541727
When reheating in plastic I never use the automatic microwave settings. The tend to heat oils in the food until they are hot enough to melt or pit the plastic. Spaghetti in red sauce is a common problem food; curries can be too. Heat gently a couple of minutes at a time and never above half power. The thicker the curry or food the lower the power, often 1/3 (3). I eat looted of curry and strongly flavored foods and my bowls are OK. Some colour staining from turmeric but it fades away ,
1541728
We got the black bowls, and hence staining never really occurred. We use this for my son's lunch box, and sometimes my husband doesn't get around to cleaning it out for the weekend. With smell-sensitive kids, and a husband that doesn't use the dishwasher for the bowls, we haven't had a problem. We have replaced the bowls once, after daily using this item for two-three years, but they were under $10 and sent by the company quickly.
1541729
When reheating in plastic I never use the automatic microwave settings.The tend to heat oils in the food until they are hot enough to melt or pit the plastic. Spaghetti in red sauce is a common problem food; curries can be too.Heat gently a couple of minutes at a time and never above half power. The thicker the curry or food the lower the power, often 1/3 (3).I eat looted of curry and strongly flavored foods and my bowls are OK.Some colour staining from turmeric but it fades away ,
2096176
Not that I've ever experienced. they do let strong odors leak somewhat -- for example, if I put some garlic or onions in one, put it in the fridge and come back after a few hours, I can smell it when I open the fridge door, but once I wash it the odor has always been gone. They also don't stain with things like spaghetti sauce.
1543975
I try to avoid microwaving foods on these plates. Seems like the density or composition of the dishes causes uneven heating.
166360
Yes! It took me a little while to air out the kitchen and I was kind of sorry I put them in my new oven. They didn't smell afterward though, but you still can't eat out of them, and I wouldn't wash them.
1163712
I have not had any issues with staining or discoloration and I have had them for a few years. I have only had dry baking ingredients ex. flour in all of them.
409459
i have on more than one occasion, and I do a lot of "cajun/creole" cooking - just clean it well and maybe add some lemon juice to totally kill the smell.
2246010
I have to echo Bob, staining what? should never feed food in anything other than ceramic or stainless steel, safer for the pets. I've not ever had probs. with this food staining my stainless bowls though,,,
811745
I have had that issue as well with more of the yogurt and fruit mixes. I haven't had an issue with any others though. However, I don't know why it's happened with some and not others. I just let it melt a bit and got them out and chopped up to put in a bowl.
1828343
I havent had any trouble microwaving any of the bowls. I always take the lids off before i do. I dont know if it is needed but i leave them off as a precaution.
466375
I have cooked in mine several times and I have dark stains. I think it may be normal
276153
I've had mine for about a year now and no silverware marks so far. They did her some odd round brown stains though and I have no idea where these come from
945471
We have the Lekue Steam Case and the more we use it, the more we can smell the silicon when it comes out of the microwave, which somewhat affects the taste. I don't think that the silicon taste actually leaks into the food, but once the nose is involved, it appears as if it is.
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Unsure if they are BPA free, but I have been using them for a while. I have had no problems with food stains, or picking up odors. I make a point of not heating food in them, but have put spagetti sauce (tomato) in them, with no problems. Maybe contact the seller for the BPA concerns, or look them up on the internet?
1180580
YES! I bought this and a horrible smell was emitting from the unit, then steam or smoke or something from the base of the unit. i took the ceramic pot out to check if i accidentally left a piece of plastic and there was nothing. the steam/smoke was coming from the vents/grates underneath the base of the unit. was very strong gassy type smell. horrible. thought it was a fluke and bought a second one as exchange. same issue. ugh! wanted to like it because it looks nice, but the nasty smell is too much to handle and it seeped into the food since the lid is not air tight :(
1365079
I've not had this problem. How I seasoned mine was to first wash it, then I heated it in a stove at 300 degrees F. Then let it cool and washed it with a mixture of baking soda and water. I guess it worked, no silicone smell on the brownie mix.
1885872
Mine has been microwaved a few times a fast for several months with no problem. I'm more careful with the lid though.
2211665
There isn't an oily residue but if you let food sit in it too long, over eight hours, it does absorb the smell. They are fairly easy to clean after putting cooked food with sauces in them though.