How to prepare your lunch box, step by step

INITIAL RECOMMENDATIONS

 

• Don’t leave food out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours
• If you buy already made food follow the indications on the label
• Separate cooked products from non-cooked products.
• If you prepare an omelet, make sure it’s well done
• Cook the pasta a little raw, so when you re-heat it doesn’t overcook.

 

STORAGE

Very important, make sure that the container has the following labels:

 

 

 

Suitable for food.

Suitable for microwave use.

• It is recommended to use thermal bags for transportation, avoiding sudden changes in temperature. But don’t forget to refrigerate it once you get to your work place.

 

HEATING OR HANDLING

• Make sure that the cooking temperature is above 70ºC
• If you heat soups, purées or juices, stir them so you it heats up completely.
• Add the dressing to your salads just before eating them (you can take a small bottle apart).
• Stews are good allies, the juices prevent the product from drying out.
• Fried products are not good allies, as they change their texture when they are reheated. Avoid fried eggs, they’re very fragile and brake very easily.
• Sandwiches, as long as they are healthy, can be a fantastic option for those days you don’t know what to take with you.
• If possible bring plates and cutlery with you to work, good appearance always makes the difference.