“Self-heating” hotpots are one of the latest hot food trends on China’s social networks, bringing the popular dish to the comfort of people’s houses. However, some have rung the alarm over the safety aspect of instant hotpot. A quality control team from Guangzhou, south China’s Guangdong Province, inspected the product to see if concerns are substantiated. /Oeeee.com Photo

The portable pots are composed of partially-cooked food, a heat pack and a container. /VCG Photo

The heat pack is activated by water, and the temperature inside the plastic container can reach up to 90 degrees Celsius within 15 seconds. /VCG Photo

It can then generate enough heat to steam a small bowl of ingredients for 10 to 20 minutes. /VCG Photo

After checking the pot’s safety index, researchers concluded that it could cause burns if handled improperly, but noted that the products comply with China's food safety standards and requirements. /VCG Photo