1, bamboo chopsticks
Made of natural bamboo, non-toxic and environmentally friendly bamboo chopsticks are the first choice for health. It has the advantages of low price, good quality, no deformation at high temperature, and no scratch and fungus.
2. Natural wooden chopsticks
Wooden chopsticks, like bamboo chopsticks, are all natural materials, which have the characteristics of good feel and no deformation at high temperature. However, wooden chopsticks are often soft in texture, which is easy to scratch when used and cleaned, hiding bacteria and endangering health. So if you like to use wooden chopsticks, you must pay attention to strengthening cleaning.
3, stainless steel chopsticks
At present, Korean dramas are popular, in which stainless steel chopsticks are shiny and exquisite. But in actual use, the shortcomings of stainless steel chopsticks are revealed-too heavy, and it is more difficult for children and the elderly to use stainless steel chopsticks. Moreover, it has thermal conductivity, and hot food is easy to burn your lips, which requires special attention.
4, painted chopsticks
In Shang Chao, wooden chopsticks wrapped in beautiful paint always sell better than natural wooden chopsticks and are relatively expensive. But from a health point of view, it makes no sense that painting chopsticks is expensive. Because the quality of the paint wrapped on the outer layer of painted chopsticks is uncertain, some substances containing heavy metal lead and organic solvent benzene may volatilize after heating, which brings hidden dangers to health.
5. Plastic chopsticks
Plastic chopsticks are light, but they are brittle and easily deformed and melted when heated. In addition, plastic chopsticks are brightly colored, which will directly produce harmful substances. Not recommended.
Food is the most important thing for people, but people in China can't eat without chopsticks. Chopsticks, as direct "entrance" tableware, are closely related to human health. If used improperly for a long time, small chopsticks also hide a health crisis. Come and learn about the health precautions of chopsticks!
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Shelf life "
More and more people know that toothbrushes have a "shelf life" and should be replaced every four months or so-and chopsticks with the same "entrance" have a "shelf life"?
Whether it is bamboo chopsticks or wooden chopsticks, once used for a long time, the surface will inevitably be uneven. However, the process of frequent use and scrubbing will also leave a deep and shallow "small scar" on chopsticks, which will make chopsticks rough and easy for bacteria and microorganisms to remain and breed. Therefore, chopsticks are most like toothbrushes, and their health cycle is only a few months. Generally speaking, it is replaced every three to six months.
In addition, for the health of family members, it is suggested to implement the "special chopsticks system" at home, that is, make a small mark at the end of each pair of chopsticks, or buy chopsticks of different colors and patterns at the end for the exclusive use of each family member. When you eat, you should also set aside a pair of public chopsticks to hold food for everyone. According to statistics, nearly half of people have Helicobacter pylori, and most of these bacteria are spread at home. Chopsticks are one of the important communication channels.
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