Ziploc omlet

ccounts · January 2010

This sounds like a great idea, but I share others' fear of boiling in plastic, even freezer plastic. Omelets won't stick to the pan if you let them cook undisturbed until they slide independently when you lightly shake the pan. Also, I cover my omelet so the top can cook, too. But this sounds like a great way to make a bunch of omelets at one time, if it's safe.

ltlhmom · January 2010

I have sent Ziploc an email to ask if it is safe for not. I will let you all know what they say.

Amylynn · January 2010

Bump

HealthyChanges2010 · January 2010

:flowerforyou:

Amy_B · January 2010

Found this article: http://www.chewonthatblog.com/2008/12/29/ziploc-omeletes/

Recommends using Ziploc Zip-n-Steam in the microwave instead. Sounds good to me!

Jax67 · January 2010

Saving :happy:

tattoodfreek · January 2010

Does anybody know if this works with Egg Beaters?

pitapocket · January 2010

saving

ltlhmom · January 2010

So here is a copy of the email I got from Ziploc today:

Dear Laura,

Thank you for your e-mail. We always appreciate hearing from our consumers.

Regarding your inquiry, Ziploc® brand Bags cannot be used to boil food. Unfortunately, we do not manufacture a "boilable" bag.

We do not recommend using any Ziploc® brand bag in boiling water, or to "boil" in the microwave. Our bags are made from polyethylene plastic with a softening point of approximately 195 degrees Fahrenheit. By pouring near boiling water (water begins to boil at 212 degrees) into the bag, or putting the bag into the water, the plastic could begin to melt.

Thanks again for your e-mail so we could give you the information you requested. If you have future comments or product information needs, we invite you to visit or e-mail us again at www.scjbrands.com.

Regards,

Denise

Consumer Relationship Center
SC Johnson, A Family Company
Toll Free Number: 1-800-558-5252
www.scjbrands.com

Reference Number: 014720323A

jnikitow · January 2010

So here is a copy of the email I got from Ziploc today:

Dear Laura,

Thank you for your e-mail. We always appreciate hearing from our consumers.

Regarding your inquiry, Ziploc® brand Bags cannot be used to boil food. Unfortunately, we do not manufacture a "boilable" bag.

We do not recommend using any Ziploc® brand bag in boiling water, or to "boil" in the microwave. Our bags are made from polyethylene plastic with a softening point of approximately 195 degrees Fahrenheit. By pouring near boiling water (water begins to boil at 212 degrees) into the bag, or putting the bag into the water, the plastic could begin to melt.

Thanks again for your e-mail so we could give you the information you requested. If you have future comments or product information needs, we invite you to visit or e-mail us again at www.scjbrands.com.

Regards,

Denise

Consumer Relationship Center
SC Johnson, A Family Company
Toll Free Number: 1-800-558-5252
www.scjbrands.com

Reference Number: 014720323A

It's interesting that she says ANY Ziploc brand bags, because they sell those steamer bags and those are supposed to be made for the microwave.

There are even directions on the bag for making eggs.

ltlhmom · January 2010

I think she is saying filling them with boiling water as the might melt. How do the Ziploc steam bags work? I have the Glad ones they don't have eggs on there. I will have to check the Ziploc microwave steam bags out.

jnikitow · January 2010

I think she is saying filling them with boiling water as the might melt. How do the Ziploc steam bags work? I have the Glad ones they don't have eggs on there. I will have to check the Ziploc microwave steam bags out.

The Ziploc ones work the same as the Glad ones.

The egg directions aren't on the actual bag, but there is an insert that comes with the bags that has some recipes on it, one being a Western omelet.