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09-06-2008, 23:08
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Sainsbury's - Fresh Indian - Was this right...
SHould I be annoyed with this?
At the weekend i had reason to pop into Sainsbury's - don't always use them. I went to the Indian section right after picking up some salad stuff, and i requsted an Chicken Tika Masala - fav dish! Both the rice and Chicken was scooped up into black containers and a clear plastic lid was put onto them. Then the lady put each of the containers into a paper sort of bag and then put a label on over it. Anyway... i come to open the dinner tonight and what do I find on the label of the plastic paper bag. "chickent Tika Masala, follow guidelines for cooking in microwave & Oven instruction 1. may contain nutts" It was for the same for the rice as well. Opened up and looked inside both the packets thinking that there would be some label instruction on each of the containers - but there was none, i even checked the underside as thats where you usually find them. There are no instructions on how to cook them, I have cooked it and i've enjoyed it... But is this right, should I be annoyed? |
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09-06-2008, 23:17
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They should have put the items in a brown paper 'food to go bag' and instructions for cooking with it. If not then you would be well within your rights to complain.
In all fairness though - it's not that hard to microwave a curry. |
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09-06-2008, 23:32
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It's a microwave meal - zap it for 3 minutes. If it's hot, your good....
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09-06-2008, 23:32
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SHould I be annoyed with this?
At the weekend i had reason to pop into Sainsbury's - don't always use them. I went to the Indian section right after picking up some salad stuff, and i requsted an Chicken Tika Masala - fav dish! Both the rice and Chicken was scooped up into black containers and a clear plastic lid was put onto them. Then the lady put each of the containers into a paper sort of bag and then put a label on over it. Anyway... i come to open the dinner tonight and what do I find on the label of the plastic paper bag. "chickent Tika Masala, follow guidelines for cooking in microwave & Oven instruction 1. may contain nutts" It was for the same for the rice as well. Opened up and looked inside both the packets thinking that there would be some label instruction on each of the containers - but there was none, i even checked the underside as thats where you usually find them. No instructions on how to come em.... I've cooked it and i've enjoyed it... |
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09-06-2008, 23:39
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I know what you mean. Even though it's common sense I can't stand it when uncooked food doesn't have any instructions on it
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09-06-2008, 23:41
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He He,
I am quite tempted to go and complain, not least because this could happen to someone else! I also ovened it, and the containers started to melt!
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09-06-2008, 23:50
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He He,
I am quite tempted to go and complain, not least because this could happen to someone else! I also ovened it, and the containers started to melt! I use Selfridges deli for fresh curry, and they provide no cooking instructions either. They heat-seal the dishes, and even when putting holes in the lid when microwaving, they have a habit of exploding. |
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10-06-2008, 00:51
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Just before you complain, check the underside of the brown paper bag, sometimes I've found cooking instructions there. Otherwise, take the packaging back (if you can be bothered).
I use Selfridges deli for fresh curry, and they provide no cooking instructions either. They heat-seal the dishes, and even when putting holes in the lid when microwaving, they have a habit of exploding. had to fill in a bleeding and health and safety report, cause it burnt me a little bit. I was like - you have got to be kidding me! |
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10-06-2008, 00:52
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We haven't got one of them counters in my Sainsbury.........well, I've never noticed it........
But mine sells curry and rice in a plastic container but it's already cooked..........and warm-ish I often look at them and wonder if they're alright...........anyone ever tried them ? |
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10-06-2008, 00:53
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Ouch..thats not very good. I had a curry once explode on me whilst I wast at work....
must have been a bomb-ay curry..........
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10-06-2008, 00:55
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Yes, you should be furious! The spelling on that label!
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10-06-2008, 01:12
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must have been a bomb-ay curry..........
I could have been blinded..But it was explosivly hot ...   <~~~ I'l just go get my coat...
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10-06-2008, 01:17
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'remove all packaging' and 'microwave until it's hot' are the extent of the cooking guidelines. If you get one of those wrong then natural selection dictates you shouldn't be breathing.
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10-06-2008, 02:48
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'remove all packaging' and 'microwave until it's hot' are the extent of the cooking guidelines. If you get one of those wrong then natural selection dictates you shouldn't be breathing.
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10-06-2008, 06:43
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I know what you mean. Even though it's common sense I can't stand it when uncooked food doesn't have any instructions on it
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10-06-2008, 07:47
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Isn't microwaving a curry the first lesson on "being a male adult".
Like having your first pint, sticking a microwave meal in for three minutes is a right of passage. |
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10-06-2008, 09:08
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I also ovened it, and the containers started to melt! |
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10-06-2008, 09:34
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At Asda the cooking instructions for these are on the bags they are placed in...
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10-06-2008, 09:41
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Report them, to the Police
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10-06-2008, 11:53
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If you put plastic containers in an oven you probably shouldn't be going to Sainsburys on your own
 Cheeky Sod Have you not had food in plastic containers before where by you can put them in the oven or microwave? Some plastic containers are reinforced so you can actually microwave them or put them in a conventional oven, and these tend not to melt. |
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10-06-2008, 11:58
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Yes, go back and complain and make a complete fool of yourself. Why the hell do you need instructions on how to heat something up in a microwave? It's not like the chicken is raw.
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10-06-2008, 12:11
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In all fairness though - it's not that hard to microwave a curry.
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10-06-2008, 12:24
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I never microwave Curries if I can avoid - much tastier cooked in the oven I find, and you then also know that it is throughly cooked.
But more important it's ensuring that food produce should be correctly labelled. The only label on it only said "re-fer to Oven & Microwave Instruction 1" for cooking. Sainsurbury self promotes it self for cooking extraoridinary food also at a value, so you'd think they would get one important aspect right - correctly labelling the food as to how long it should be done for. I have a microwave and it's got about 7 different heat ranges. Not only that you don't just throw in food to cook for 3 minutes, you need to correctly cook it so it does not overcook therefore ruining the taste and flavouring, and more importantly not to undercook the produce. |
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Poor resolution but in case anyone else searches but can't find an answer:
Overview: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...o/b500e253.jpg Oven: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...o/b375770d.jpg Microwave: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...o/6a7b38d0.jpg |
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07-05-2010, 16:29
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I'm betting he's eaten it by now...
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