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babies. It is advisable never to consume food/liquid
straight from the oven but allow it to stand for a few
minutes and stir food/liquid to distribute heat evenly.
• Food containing a mixture of fat and water, e.g. stock,
should stand for 30-60 seconds in the oven after it has
been turned o. This is to allow the mixture to settle and
to minimise the risk of eruptive boiling when a spoon is
placed in the food/liquid or a stock cube is added.
• When preparing/cooking food/liquid remember that
there are certain foods, e.g. Christmas puddings, jam and
mincemeat, which heat up very quickly.
• When heating or cooking foods with a high fat or sugar
content do not use plastic containers.
• Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat
transferred from the food. This is especially true if plastic
wrap has been covering the top and handles of the
utensils. Oven gloves may be needed to handle the
utensils.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
• Do not overcook food.
• Watch the microwave oven carefully if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are used inside the
oven during cooking.
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