Hello there, Stacey! I will pin your comment as it’s a great one and it will allow so people looking at this recipe to make an informed decision. I think it is important to let people be aware that you are correct, there are experts that are now saying it isn’t wise or safe to microwave plastics, even ones labeled as microwave safe such as the one I used many years ago when I made this video. Other experts say BPA free plastics labeled microwave safe are fine. The FDA is still saying it is safe for now but many people don’t trust the FDA due to a variety of reasons. It seems the general consensus overall is it is wise to avoid plastics in the microwave, especially on a regular basis, but if using appropriate labeled plastics, it’s still considered okay. I think it’s wise for every individual to read up on the topic and perhaps go for a safer alternative whenever possible. With that said, I think the ingredients, sugar and the calories in this candy are likely more important to consider when making healthy choices for your body. Sugar can do all kinds of harmful things to your body, especially in large amounts. It can cause all sorts of health issues such as lead to weight gain, cause anxiety, fatigue, inflammation contribute to heart disease, diabetes, feed cancer cells... If I eat much sugar, especially this candy, I personally get the shakes and anxious within a brief time. By the way, there is a way to avoid the plastics issue altogether. I no use a microwave for a variety of reasons and show how to melt almond bark without a microwave in a separate video. So for those still wanting to make this recipe and avoid plastics and the microwave, they still can!
@@Cherryyl-vv4gs I've actually seen them make this is large quantities in trash bags when I was younger! I never could eat any of it as I never was sure of the safety of the plastic bag. Many of the non-food grade bags have plastics in them that aren't the safest for us to consume. That's why I didn't show how to make it in one. I didn't want to risk anyone getting hurt. :)
Some of us didn't know back then, but now we know it's much better to use a ceramic bowl in the micro. Plastics aren't good for the microwave.
Hello there, Stacey!
I will pin your comment as it’s a great one and it will allow so people looking at this recipe to make an informed decision. I think it is important to let people be aware that you are correct, there are experts that are now saying it isn’t wise or safe to microwave plastics, even ones labeled as microwave safe such as the one I used many years ago when I made this video. Other experts say BPA free plastics labeled microwave safe are fine. The FDA is still saying it is safe for now but many people don’t trust the FDA due to a variety of reasons. It seems the general consensus overall is it is wise to avoid plastics in the microwave, especially on a regular basis, but if using appropriate labeled plastics, it’s still considered okay. I think it’s wise for every individual to read up on the topic and perhaps go for a safer alternative whenever possible.
With that said, I think the ingredients, sugar and the calories in this candy are likely more important to consider when making healthy choices for your body. Sugar can do all kinds of harmful things to your body, especially in large amounts. It can cause all sorts of health issues such as lead to weight gain, cause anxiety, fatigue, inflammation contribute to heart disease, diabetes, feed cancer cells... If I eat much sugar, especially this candy, I personally get the shakes and anxious within a brief time.
By the way, there is a way to avoid the plastics issue altogether. I no use a microwave for a variety of reasons and show how to melt almond bark without a microwave in a separate video. So for those still wanting to make this recipe and avoid plastics and the microwave, they still can!
Yes! This is the real recipe!
Some shake it in a trash bag with sugar
@@Cherryyl-vv4gs I've actually seen them make this is large quantities in trash bags when I was younger! I never could eat any of it as I never was sure of the safety of the plastic bag. Many of the non-food grade bags have plastics in them that aren't the safest for us to consume. That's why I didn't show how to make it in one. I didn't want to risk anyone getting hurt. :)
Glad you like this recipe! There are so many versions out there today, aren't they?
My mom spreads it out evenly on the sheet pan after she adds the white chocolate then drizzles melted milk chocolate and peanut butter chips on top
@Marlean Greene your mom is brilliant. That sounds absolutely delicious 😋😳🤗
aka crack
Indeed it is, haha!