Plastic food containers are mainly disposable containers made of plastic, designed for short - term food storage. They are common household items used to store fruits, meals, snacks, and other foods. With advantages like being lightweight and less prone to breakage, these plastic food containers have become quite popular. But do you know what you need to pay attention to when using them?
Main Concerns of People
● Chemical Migration: Chemicals in plastic food containers may migrate into the food, affecting the taste of the food. More worryingly, toxic and harmful substances can endanger food safety and damage human health.
● Hygiene Issues: Poor hygiene of plastic food containers, such as being contaminated by microorganisms, can directly impact human health.
Precautions for Using Plastic Food Containers
(1) Identify Material Labels:
Food containers are made from different plastic materials. Usually, there is a triangular recycling symbol at the bottom of the container, with a number from 1 - 7 inside. Each number represents a specific plastic material. For example, number 5 stands for polypropylene (PP). This material is relatively safe, can withstand higher temperatures, and is often used for food containers that can be heated in the microwave.
(2) Temp Requirements for Different Materials
● PP Containers: Plastic food containers made of PP can endure relatively high temperatures and are suitable for holding hot meals and dishes.
● PS Containers: PS - material plastic food containers are relatively hard but prone to cracking. They start to soften when the temperature reaches 75℃. Therefore, food should be cooled to room temperature before being put into these containers. However, they have excellent low - temperature performance and are suitable for holding refrigerated foods.
(3) Food Compatibility
Foods high in fat and sugar are not suitable for being put into plastic food containers. The boiling point of oil is 300℃, which can easily exceed the heat - resistance limit of plastic. Additionally, oil, sugar, plasticizers, and other substances are organic compounds. According to the principle of "like dissolves like," they may react chemically with these food containers.
(4) Avoid Reuse
Disposable plastic food containers are designed for single - use. Reusing them can cause containers to wear out and age, increasing the risk of harmful substances being released. Moreover, when cleaning the containers, detergent may remain on their surface, further contaminating the food.Chemical Substance Leaching.
(5) Chemical Substance Leaching
When using disposable plastic food containers, be aware of potential chemical leaching. This can occur when heating food, storing fatty or acidic foods. In these cases, the plastic may release chemicals into the food, especially when in contact with heat, oil, or acidic substances. This is an even more significant issue for older or damaged containers.
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