Keeping food warm: the best tips and tricks

There are several ways to keep food warm. Thermo cups or jars are very popular and can be taken anywhere. These come in different sizes and shapes. You can find even more ideas here.

Keep the food warm in the pot

If you want to keep your food warm in a saucepan, be sure to put the lid on and close it.

• You can now place the pot and its contents on a warm hotplate . Or you can let the hotplate run at the lowest level . This variant is recommended if the food is to be eaten very promptly.
• Alternatively, place the pot in the warm oven. However, there must be no plastic or meltable metal on the pot or lid. It is best to use stone pots, ceramic or clay pots, frying pans or baking dishes.
• In the past, thick blankets were wrapped around the pots to keep the food warm. You too can take advantage of this option and bridge it for a few hours.
• If it is summer and warm outside, place the closed pot on the balcony or terrace table. This keeps the food warm for a while.

How to keep food warm on the go

If you want to take your food with you, thermo containers are recommended. These are well insulated and keep the contents cold or hot as desired.

• You can use a thermos for soups and other liquid food. This is also suitable for drinks and usually also includes a cup in which you can pour the liquid for consumption.
• There are thermal bowls and thermal pots in different sizes for solid meals. Sometimes there are portions for several people.
• You can also pack food thickly on the go if you only want to keep it warm for a short time. However, make sure that the vessels are always tight and well sealed so that nothing leaks.

Warm up cold food

If your food has already cooled down and you want to warm it up a bit, you can use a food warmer, for example. Put your food in the pot and turn on the device. When the food has reached the desired temperature, you can eat it.

• You can also warm up cold food in a water bath . To do this, put your dish in a bowl. Then pour hot water into another larger bowl or pot.
• Now place the smaller bowl in the larger container and wait until the food has reached the desired heat. But be careful not to let hot water run into your bowl.
• Alternatively, fill your meal in a saucepan and close it with a lid. Place the pot on the hob and switch on the lowest setting. This is also called warming level or warming up level.
• Stir the food several times so that the heat is evenly distributed. If the food is warm enough, put it on a plate and enjoy the meal.
• Warming up is also possible in the oven on a low setting . To do this, the food must be placed in a container suitable for the oven, for example in a baking dish.
• However, you should refrain from heating up in the microwave, since the microwave radiation can have a negative impact on health.

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