Is stainless steel chopsticks the most ideal material among all? Will plastic chopsticks be toxic when heated? What are some precautions to take when choosing. What is the general usage period?
Chopsticks are the most common and commonly used tool in daily life, and are also regarded as one of the symbols of Chinese culinary culture,
According to historical records, chopsticks have a long history as early as the Shang Dynasty over 3000 years ago. People had already mastered the methods of making and using them. In the Qin Dynasty, they were called "sticky", and in the Han Dynasty, they were called "chopsticks". The name "chopsticks" can be traced back to the Ming Dynasty. We all know that the materials used for small chopsticks are diverse, and people have different preferences, so they choose different types,
Gradually, all kinds of products in the market are mixed, and the quality is uneven. Especially under the Internet fast food culture, many popular online products are popular. Although their appearance is high, they have more shortcomings than advantages, which may even threaten our health.
1. We don't buy plastic chopsticks. The biggest feature of plastic chopsticks is that they have a striking and beautiful appearance, but apart from this advantage, everything else is a disadvantage。
The first common materials are PP plastic, ABS plastic, and PA nylon. There is no problem at room temperature, but it is difficult to ensure that harmful substances such as bisphenol A will not be diluted in high temperature environments. In addition to bisphenol A, many of the worrisome substances also contain chemicals such as polystyrene, which is harmful to health. In addition, compared to other materials, they are relatively brittle and easily deformed and decomposed when heated, making them the least suitable for long-term use in households.
2. Do not buy chopsticks with paint. Some businesses, in order to improve the appearance of their chopsticks, often use paint to paint the surface with colors or various patterns, such as cartoon characters, ancient style paintings, etc. Although the craftsmanship has improved a lot now, with the support of science and technology, we cannot say that all types of chopsticks are not good.Good quality paint is not a problem, but no one can guarantee that it will always be eye-catching. Once you buy low-quality paint, it may contain excessive amounts of harmful substances such as heavy metals and organic solvents. Long term use is not beneficial to health, especially for those with children at home, and it may also affect development due to excessive heavy metals.
3. Stainless steel chopsticks are healthy as long as they are food, and the material of stainless steel chopsticks itself is not a problem。Moreover, compared with bamboo and wooden chopsticks, stainless steel is less prone to mold and deformation, which is definitely commendable. However, its disadvantages should not be ignored. As stainless steel is one of the metal materials, it has strong thermal conductivity. When we use this type of chopsticks to pick up some high-temperature food, one accidentally burns our mouth. In addition, it is relatively smooth, and it is easy to fall off whether we pick up food or hold it with your hand, which brings a lot of inconvenience. Of course, the above are my personal experiences, and you can judge for yourself。
