Is it okay to heat milk in the microwave? How to heat milk in microwave

The fast pace of modern life is increasingly inseparable from microwave ovens. Especially at breakfast, speed and convenience are pursued, and heating milk has become the most common phenomenon.

Regarding whether heating milk in a microwave oven will destroy the nutritional content of the milk, the key lies in the length of heating time. Because microwave ovens heat very quickly, the temperature that preserves the nutrients in milk cannot be too high.

According to relevant data, the sterilization ability of microwave ovens mainly comes from thermal effects and biological effects. The thermal effect can cause bacterial cell proteins to denature and solidify due to heat, causing bacterial death. If you heat milk in a microwave oven for too long, the protein in the milk will be affected by the high temperature and change from a sol state to a gel state, causing sediments to appear and affecting the quality of dairy products. The longer the milk is heated and the higher the temperature, the more serious the loss of nutrients, mainly vitamins, of which vitamin C is the most lost, followed by lactose.

Drink a cup of milk of about 250 ml. If you heat it with a gas stove, it is usually boiled at a high temperature of 70°C for 3 minutes and at 60°C for 6 minutes. Then use the microwave and it will take about 1 minute. But be aware that the temperature will be uneven when heated in a microwave, so stir it before drinking to avoid burning it.

Professionals have also made it clear that heating bagged milk directly in a microwave oven will have adverse effects on human health. If the packaging material does not indicate "microwave safe", it is not suitable to heat it directly in the microwave. The milk must be poured into a microwave-safe container first and then heated in the microwave. Below 100℃, general plastic will not cause problems. It is recommended to use boiling water below 100℃ to warm the milk bag to warm the milk.

However, experts point out that if you can avoid heating it for drinking, try not to heat it, so that the nutritional value of milk can be preserved intact. Especially for children, intact milk nutrition is more conducive to growth and development. For example, pure milk sold in shopping malls or supermarkets generally has reliable health protection and does not need to be heated when drinking.