ok girls I am from the land down under (Australia) and we use wheat in heat bags but I see a lot on the web pages use rice what rice and how long do you put them in the MW

The site below also suggests cherry pits...these are NOT recommended because the pits have arsnic if they break open....just and FYI

ok I just had to do it
rice bag and wheat bag didn't have corn
wheat seams to stay hotter for longer

I found this link. I know of using buckwheat to make them, but I don't care for the smell. I also know that you can put different herbs to make them smell good. Her is the link.

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by sambsranch 11 Dec 2008

Ty for the tip... I waned to make one for my DH... *4U
Sam

by minnieb 11 Dec 2008

thanks great site

We use wheat as well (the Netherlands) 2-3 min in MW depending upon size. I add lavender.

We use rice in US because it is cheap and readily available. Most of our wheat is already ground and bagged, so that is why. 2 minutes in a microwave is the reccommended time frame, however some microwaves are stronger than others, so test and take care.;)

wheat is used here in UK but have heard of using rice too, Jo

never heard of using rice or corn i use wheat (whole not cracked) and i sometimes add lavender keeps bugs out and smells nice lavender is soothing so relaxes you as well :)

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by minnieb 11 Dec 2008

yes that what us from oz use but I wonder why they use rice

I just use regular rice in mine. In MW about 2 minutes. Never heard of using the wheat and never have used the corn. *4u

What is heat bags???

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by grandmamek 11 Dec 2008

These are small bags we make and fill them with rice. Heat in the Microwave and then you can place them on your aches and pains. Use them as heat packs when needed. *4u

by manami 11 Dec 2008

oh, I see. Thank you Grandmamek!

do I use normal rice

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by sambsranch 11 Dec 2008

yes... reg rice is used...
Sam

Well I use wheat in mine too and MVW it for about 2 to 3mins. I also keep it in the freezer when not in use a they say the bugs get into it....

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by minnieb 11 Dec 2008

Michele you come from down under of cause you use wheat I have never put mine in freezer thats the first I have heard of that thanks

Hello, this is "downunder" answering too... ha.. I put mine (it's filled with wheat) in the MW for 2 min. But I put a cup with water with it. I then wrap it in a small handtowel and voila'- ready to use. Hugs, Mary, Melbourne

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by minnieb 11 Dec 2008

wounder why we use wheat and the rest of the world use corn or rice

i use (feed)corn in my bags and heat them for two minutes.

I'd say probably the same as the wheat....

I made mine with rice and others with dried field corn. My instructions read to place in micro for 2 to 3 minutes...I felt that 3 min was toooo long...you could burn yourself:( The corn does stay warmer longer!

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by minnieb 10 Dec 2008

won't the corn pop in the mw

by ukongrdn 10 Dec 2008

not if you use feed corn.

by michelej 10 Dec 2008

lol....pop corn wheat bags..I would of thought they would pop too....

by minnieb 11 Dec 2008

what is feed corn and where do you get it