Plastic (plasticiser) are chemical compounds added to many materials to increase their flexibility, elasticity and flexibility.Microplastic (microplastic) are any plastic particles/pieces of less than 5mm.Scientific studies have shown that these substances are found in many daily items and the human body can be invaded daily, little by little.

They cause many harmful effects on human health in many agencies, in many ways.For example, poisoning, increased possibility of inflammation, invading the cardiovascular system, causing endocrine disorders, reducing fertility, increasing the risk of many cancers ...

Dr. Xiao Yilun - Deputy Director of Food Development and Food Safety Research Center of Beijing University (China) said that plastic chemicals and micro -plastic existing looks a lot of environments and objects.Used around us.Of course, food, eating utensils are no exception.Therefore, he reminded 4 acts when eating and drinking are paving the way for micro, plastic chemicals and many other toxic substances to penetrate as well as harm the body but many people suffer from the following.

1. Use hot food bags, high acidity

Using plastic bags to store hot food is convenient but also means bringing you and your family faster with disease and death.Because at high temperatures, plastic bags will be heated, even melting and causing plasticizers and many other toxins to dissolve into food.

Dr. Xiao reminded, even with cold, cold food if contained in plastic bags for too long, it is harmful to health.Especially acidic foods such as vinegar, pickles, salted tomatoes, oil -high dishes or salt -made dishes, sauces ... because of the electrolyte, it makes the dissolution of heavy metals, toxic substances,Flexible chemicals are very fast.Not to mention if using thin plastic bags, recycled material, colored, it is even more dangerous.

2. Cooking with non -stick tools peeling

Saving is good, but the type of saving by not replacing the non -stick tools are scratched, peeling will make you pay expensive.

Research from scientists from the University of Newcastle and Flinders University (Australia) showed that only a small scratch on the non -stick pan could release about 9,100 plastic particles during cooking.If the non -stick layer is broken, the size of several millimeters or more will release 2.3 million micro -plastic, nano plastic seeds and be able to penetrate the food.

The inner surface of non -stick cooking utensils is covered with a layer of high molecular compounds, called Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE abbreviation).Exposure to this substance increases the risk of cancer, reduces reproductive rate and developmental problems in infants and young children such as overweight, obesity, reducing resistance to infections.

In addition, Dr. Xiao further reminded that non -stick coating can also release toxic chemicals into the air when cooked over 200 degrees C. should also avoid sour foods, high acids with non -stick toolsBecause it is easy to corrode metal.Should replace the pan after 2 years of use and whenever they scratch and peel.

3. Regularly use disposable plastic sets

Although very convenient, cheap, but often using plastic sets once very harmful to health.According to Dr. Xiao, they have the potential to stop infecting plasticizers, micro -plastic and many other toxic substances.Especially if you use poor quality or hot food.

Because raw materials as well as the process of making these cups, bowls and plates, especially waterproofing, must ensure strict standards.But this will increase their price, so the types of selling floating in the market, used by restaurants are often not guaranteed standards, not through testing.

He further reminded that absolutely should not use plastic eating utensils this time to store hot things more than 70 degrees Celsius. The reason is that during the production process, these items are often mixed with additives.Waterproof using glue containing phenol and melamine.If the food is too hot on the threshold, the waterproofing membrane may flow, dissolved, adversely affecting the health of consumers.Even in some countries, it is also banned from using disposable plastic items because of the danger of this product.

4. Use food wrap in microwave

Many carefree people use food wrap to prepare food with microwave without unpredictable consequences.Food wrap can contain chemicals such as plasticizers and additives ... When high temperatures, these substances will melt and mix with food, harm health and potentially causecancer.

Because the wrap is made from synthetic plastic, or recycled plastic with popular materials mainly from PVC and PE.Due to the chemical characteristics of PVC materials, when manufactured, manufacturers must use DEHA or DEHP additives to soften and make transparent wrap.As for PE materials, there is no need for additives because the material has its flexible and transparent properties when manufactured.

You can use food wrap in the microwave, but it is a type of microwave.For example, high -grade PE films, no additives, or some other types of membranes are manufactured with more modern technology such as PVDC membrane (PolyvHowever, they are only used with a microwave for a short time and at low temperatures, less than 150 degrees C.

Source and Photo: Good Morning Health, MSN