Currently, bamboo chopsticks, metal chopsticks, tooth bone chopsticks, jade chopsticks, plastic chopsticks are the best and healthiest.
1, bamboo chopsticks: bamboo chopsticks are the most common type of chopsticks, whose raw material is bamboo or wood. The advantage of these chopsticks is that they are environmentally friendly, as they are derived from natural plants and do not pollute the environment. In addition, bamboo and wood chopsticks are popular as they are relatively lightweight, easy to use and relatively inexpensive. However, they need to be replaced and cleaned frequently as they are absorbent and prone to harboring bacteria.
2. Metal chopsticks: Metal chopsticks are usually made of stainless steel or alloy. Compared with bamboo chopsticks, metal chopsticks are more durable and less prone to wear and tear or deformation. In addition, metal chopsticks also have a better heat preservation effect, which can keep food warm. However, metal chopsticks are heavier and do not feel as comfortable as bamboo or wood chopsticks, and they tend to form scratches on the surface over time, which affects the aesthetics.
3, tooth and bone chopsticks: tooth and bone chopsticks are made of ivory or bone products made of a high-grade chopsticks. These chopsticks have a delicate texture, high artistic value and collection value. In ancient times, tooth and bone chopsticks were a symbol of power and status and could only be used by royalty. However, as environmental awareness has increased and the ivory trade has been severely restricted, tooth and bone chopsticks have gradually come to be regarded as a non-environmental and inhumane commodity.
4, Jade Chopsticks: Jade chopsticks are chopsticks made of jade, usually made of high-grade jade such as jadeite or Hetian jade. Jade itself has high ornamental value and collection value, so jade chopsticks are also a high-grade handicraft. However, jade chopsticks are fragile, easily broken or worn out, and expensive, so they are not commonly used.
5, plastic chopsticks: plastic chopsticks are a kind of chopsticks made of plastic, its color is rich and varied, and is not easy to deformation, not easy to break, low price. However, plastic chopsticks are prone to dirt and bacteria during use, so they need to be replaced in a timely manner.