Found this out there on the net....this seems to be a likely explaination to me.
Dense vegetables such as green beans, carrots, and green peppers have a higher amount of minerals in them than other food items. These minerals include iron, magnesium and selenium. The minerals act like tiny pieces of metal and create arcing effects in a microwave. The sparks result as the microwaves reflect or bounce off the metal. The arcing does not harm the food but it does prevent it from heating thoroughly.
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Yikes! I knew beans were dangerous!
Found this out there on the net....this seems to be a likely explaination to me.
Dense vegetables such as green beans, carrots, and green peppers have a higher amount of minerals in them than other food items. These minerals include iron, magnesium and selenium. The minerals act like tiny pieces of metal and create arcing effects in a microwave. The sparks result as the microwaves reflect or bounce off the metal. The arcing does not harm the food but it does prevent it from heating thoroughly.
That is sooo funny!! I love ellie's reaction!
Hi Jen!
It's fun to find your blog! Congratulations, by the way. Are you feeling all right?
Kim Schmidt
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