How to choose the right glassware for your microwave and electric oven?

 　Select the right microwave oven, electric oven special glassware, can be considered from the following aspects:

 Material safety: give priority to high borosilicate glassware. This material has good thermal and chemical stability, can withstand large temperature changes, can be removed from the refrigerator directly into the microwave oven or electric oven heating, and is not easy to react with the food in the acid and alkali substances, will not release harmful substances. Check the product label or ask the salesperson to confirm whether the glassware is made of high borosilicate glass.

 Product certification: Choose products that have passed relevant safety certifications, such as the domestic certification of relevant standards for glass products for food contact, or internationally recognized certification marks. Certified products are more secure in quality and safety, and you can look for the certification mark on the product packaging or instructions.

 Shape and capacity of the vessel:

 Shape: Choose the right shape according to the type of food you often cook and your cooking needs. Round glass baking dishes are suitable for baking pizza and other round foods; square or rectangular baking dishes are suitable for baking cakes, meats, vegetables and so on. Baking bowls are generally deeper and suitable for baked rice, pudding and baked eggs.

 Capacity: Consider the number of family members and the amount of daily cooking to choose the capacity. If you are a single person or a family of two, a smaller capacity (e.g. 500ml - 1000ml) of food containers, soup bowls, etc. may be sufficient; for larger families, choose a larger capacity (1500ml or more) of baking trays, crock pots, etc.

 Sealing: If you need to use glassware to store food or take it on the go, a good seal is important. Containers such as tupperware should be fitted with lids that seal well to prevent spills or flavors. You can check the fit of the lid to the utensil at the time of purchase, try to seal it and then shake it gently to see if there is any liquid or gas leakage.

 Ease of cleaning: Choose glassware that has a smooth surface with no patterns or fewer dents and bumps so that food residue does not stick to it easily and it is easier to clean. Some glassware may have special designs on the bottom, such as non-slip patterns, but pay attention to whether these patterns will affect cleaning. In addition, the corners of glassware should be rounded to avoid sharp edges and corners to prevent scratching your hands or retaining dirt during cleaning.

 Heat-resistant temperature: different microwave ovens, electric ovens special glassware heat-resistant temperature varies. Generally speaking, high borosilicate glassware can withstand high temperatures of several hundred degrees Celsius, but it is still necessary to check the product description to understand its maximum heat-resistant temperature, to ensure that when in use will not exceed its tolerance range. If you often need to use an electric oven at higher temperatures, you should choose glassware with a higher heat-resistant temperature.

 Brand and reputation: Choose glassware from well-known brands, whose production process and quality control are relatively more guaranteed. You can learn about the reputation and actual use of different brands of glassware by checking user reviews on online shopping platforms and consulting friends or family members about their experience. Products of well-known brands may also be better in terms of after-sales service, and it is easier to get solutions if quality problems occur.