Bamboo Life: What kind of chopsticks are the most hygienic?

September 28, 2022

With the improvement of living standard, people pay more and more attention to the quality of life. People pay more and more attention to their diet. Not only do they pursue the color and fragrance of food, but even chopsticks are varied. To meet the needs of the market, chopsticks of various materials have emerged, such as bamboo, wood, plastic, ceramic and so on. All of us are dazzled. Let's take a look at what chopsticks experts from China Bamboo Network suggest we choose. 1. Choose all-ceramic chopsticks When choosing chopsticks in our modern life, ceramic chopsticks are the first and best choice. It is non-toxic, harmless, environment-friendly and energy-saving. Chopsticks made of nano zirconium bone, a new material, have delicate luster, exquisite manufacture, high strength, no deformation at high temperature, smooth surface, no bacteria left, easy cleaning (suitable for dishwasher) and disinfection. When in use, they feel good and do not slip when clamping food. > > > Take care of disposable chopsticks when eating out. Expired chopsticks can cause cancer. 2. Wooden chopsticks and Bamboo Chopsticks are also popular choices. It is non-toxic and harmless, and it is also the cheapest among all chopsticks. However, the structure of chopsticks is loose, the surface is no longer smooth after a long time of use, and many tiny grooves will appear, which is very easy for bacteria to remain. In a humid storage environment, wooden chopsticks are easy to grow bacteria and mildew, and enter the human body with food, endangering people's health. Incomplete washing is also easy for bacteria to remain and secondary pollution. Therefore, attention should be paid to frequent disinfection and cleanliness. 3. Plastic chopsticks As we all know, it is a kind of chemical product, which is gorgeous in color, beautiful and cheap. However, plastic chopsticks are not suitable for high-temperature disinfection, and are easily deformed and melted after being heated. When acid and alkali foods are exposed to high temperature, they will produce harmful chemicals. 4. Metal chopsticks Protein will be denatured when it encounters heavy metals, and the metals will have chemical reactions at high temperature and after encountering acid-base foods. Therefore, when metal chopsticks are used, some metals will inevitably enter the human body, and will be denatured in combination with the protein of the human body, thus affecting human health. 5. Half ceramic and half metal chopsticks It is made up of ceramic at the upper part and metal at the lower part. It has the same characteristics as metal chopsticks, and it feels ordinary when used. > > > Answer 3 health questions about chopsticks to avoid getting sick from the mouth.

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Mr. Pingan Jin

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