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Its branches would be weak, brittle, and break more easily than if it was properly watered.<\/p>\n<p>Melamine dinnerware acts much the same when it&#8217;s frequently microwaved or exposed to temperatures hotter than 160\u00b0F.\u00a0<strong>The thirsty material will eventually brown, become brittle and break, chip, or crack long before its normal service life should be up.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dried out melamine dinnerware can have a legitimate impact on operations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Shortened service life from premature breaking, chipping, or cracking can be an unnecessary added expense<\/li>\n<li>Your brand equity may suffer if guests are served on unappealing plateware<\/li>\n<li>Your dishes won&#8217;t be covered under some manufacturers&#8217; warranties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When it&#8217;s properly cared for, melamine typically lasts several years, but <strong>frequent microwaving will take it out of service before its time<\/strong>. That&#8217;s just an unnecessary cost for foodservice operators, and we truly want you to get the most out of your investment.<\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wasserstrom.com\/restaurant-supplies-equipment\/melamine-dinnerware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shop Melamine Dinnerware &gt;<\/a><\/h5>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Short Answer: Nope. The Long Answer: Wood pulp is the base component of melamine dinnerware.\u00a0Imagine a tree that hasn&#8217;t been watered in ages. Its branches would be weak, brittle, and break more easily than if it was properly watered. 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