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What about the microwave I always use a bowl or plate he warms gluten food in it all the time could some that make me sick?

Also I read that alcohol could kill gluten so if that's true if I soaked a gluten filled plastic bowl in high alcohol it would be safe again?


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Gluten is a protein which is sticky and not a germ that can be killed.  It can be removed in the dishwasher or washed by hand.  Make sure you have a dedicated gluten or gluten free sponge or dishcloth.  

Plastic gets scratched.  Do not share it.  Do not heat anything in plastic because it can melt and you could be consuming it.  

http://time.com/4229503/plastic-in-microwave-is-it-safe/

Ennis-TX Grand Master

As mentioned scratched plastic, or if heated they become porous and can retain gluten. Keep dedicated gluten-free cookware. 
Look Up Nordicware, they make microwave cookware, omelet makers, rice cookers, steam trays, bacon cookers, grill plates and splatter covers for said grill plates. Put some paper towels down underneath. 

kareng Grand Master
  On 3/31/2019 at 11:01 PM, Daphne do said:

What about the microwave I always use a bowl or plate he warms gluten food in it all the time could some that make me sick?

Also I read that alcohol could kill gluten so if that's true if I soaked a gluten filled plastic bowl in high alcohol it would be safe again?

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Gluten doesn’t die.  You just need to clean it off.  A microwave is only an issue if there is food on the “ ceiling” that can fall in your food.

Daphne do Collaborator
  On 4/1/2019 at 1:15 AM, kareng said:

Gluten doesn’t die.  You just need to clean it off.  A microwave is only an issue if there is food on the “ ceiling” that can fall in your food.

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Thanks for replying I have a question not sure if you can answer but here goes So that means my kid Scooby Doo plastic bowls that have been used for gluten and are scratched are not safe for me to use even if I soaked them in alcohol? And if I keep the microwave wave clean it is safe?

Ennis-TX Grand Master
  On 4/1/2019 at 6:20 AM, Daphne do said:

Thanks for replying I have a question not sure if you can answer but here goes So that means my kid Scooby Doo plastic bowls that have been used for gluten and are scratched are not safe for me to use even if I soaked them in alcohol? And if I keep the microwave wave clean it is safe?

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Yep, gluten is a protein not a germ or bacteria. To destroy the protein you need like 500F+ heat. Alcohol is not going to destroy the gluten. Scratched bowls, pots, pans, cutting boards, will often retain gluten in the scratches. Do not use them for your food.  Get dedicated Gluten-Free ones.

kareng Grand Master
  On 4/1/2019 at 6:20 AM, Daphne do said:

Thanks for replying I have a question not sure if you can answer but here goes So that means my kid Scooby Doo plastic bowls that have been used for gluten and are scratched are not safe for me to use even if I soaked them in alcohol? And if I keep the microwave wave clean it is safe?

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Yes. A clean microwave is safe.

Get this alcohol stuff out of your head.  ?

Can you wash the dishes well?  I have found white vinegar loosens flour residue.  Do they go in the dishwasher?  It’s not like the gluten is growing, so if you can get them clean, you can use them.  People worry that little cracks will be hard to clean.  But the fact is, there is not an infinite supply of gluten in the cracks- so once you get it out- it should be fine ( unless you put more gluten in the bowl).

one thing that can be nearly impossible to clean is a colander. You will want to have a new one to use for all gluten-free things - rinsing fruit, gluten-free pasta, etc.

also, do not share things like butter tubs or PB with a gluten eater.  Too many crumbs


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