[pct-l] Cooking in Ziploc bags

[J J at Ridge Trail]

From the about.com site:

"According to SC Johnson's Frequently Asked Questions page:
Can I boil in Ziploc® Brand bags?
No. Ziploc® Brand bags are not designed to withstand the extreme heat of boiling."
http://camping.about.com/od/campingrecipes/a/ziplocbaggies.htm
There might be a bit of gray area here: the comment from SC Johnson implied that boiling the bag was not approved. It did not state that putting boiling water in the bag was questionable. The fudge factor was cleared up a bit with the caveat: " . . . we must be cautious that these new ideas follow label directions." I read my Ziploc bag box using a magnifying glass [Yes, some of the type is that small.] And I found no comment suggesting that boiling something in a bag or pouring boiling water into the bag was advised.
There are other manufacturers of freezer bags. Possibly one of those is considered safe.
Jim Keener ( J J )
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