How many times have you been ready to heat up leftovers but questioned placing a glass bowl in the microwave? Here is how to tell if your glass is heat safe.

But even if a plastic won’t necessarily melt in the microwave, that doesn’t mean it’s microwave-safe. “Polycarbonate can contain compounds that easily leach into the food after microwaving.

Glass also doesn’t degrade as quickly when exposed to heat. Plus, it’s safe to use in the microwave, dishwasher, oven, and freezer, making glass food-storage containers more versatile than ...

The borosilicate glass is sturdy, the lid is leakproof, and the storage possibilities are endless. No list of microwave-safe food storage containers would be complete without Pyrex.

“Always check for a ‘microwave safe’ symbol at the bottom of the container to confirm its suitability,” said food scientist and author Jessica Gavin. While you might see a microwave-safe symbol that ...