Do you know? It is this commonly used chopsticks that is indeed a safety hazard around us. If it is not used correctly, it may cause various diseases, and even lead to cancer in severe cases.
This is not an alarmist!
Chopsticks that accompany us for three meals a day may cause health problems if used for too long. This is because chopsticks that have been used for an extended period of time are exposed to nutrients such as oil for a long time. Although they are washed with water and detergent, there will always be a little residue. Coupled with the long-term moisture erosion, chopsticks are naturally more prone to mold and bacteria, such as Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. These fungi take food through chopsticks and enter the human body, which eventually leads to various diseases.
So what should we do?
Pay attention to these five aspects when using chopsticks healthily.
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Chopsticks have a limited service life
It is found that the color of ordinary chopsticks will change after 3-6 months of non-stop use, which means that the materials of chopsticks have changed after a series of influences such as moisture soaking, air oxidation and residue adhesion, which means that we need to replace new chopsticks, which will affect our health if we continue to use them.
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Smell the chopsticks for peculiar smell.
Chopsticks, especially bamboo chopsticks and wooden chopsticks, will inevitably get greasy after long-term use. Even if they are cleaned, there will still be a little residue. It is better to say once or twice. Over time, it will inevitably oxidize the odor. Once chopsticks smell, they must be replaced in time.
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Clean the new chopsticks thoroughly.
Some chemicals will be applied to the new chopsticks in the production process, and they will come into contact with various viruses and bacteria, so the new chopsticks bought must be cleaned. You can wash the surface first, then scrub it carefully with detergent, finally disinfect it or boil it in boiling water, and then dry it.
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Chopsticks should be dried after washing
Bamboo and wooden chopsticks are commonly used at home. If they are not dried in water, they are easy to get moldy. Therefore, they should be dried in a dry place after cleaning, and then stored. You can also put chopsticks in boiling water for half an hour regularly every week, and then dry them before using them.
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It is best to specialize in chopsticks and chopsticks.
Do you know that?/You know what? A pair of unclean chopsticks may carry tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of bacteria and viruses, and people will get related diseases once they use them. People at a table pick up a dish, and these microorganisms are easy to cross-infect. For the sake of family health, it is suggested that someone should specialize in chopsticks, and it is best to use public chopsticks with public keys.
Tips
Chopsticks commonly used at home had better meet these requirements:
1. Bamboo and wood chopsticks: Chopsticks often come into contact with high-temperature food, and chemical chopsticks may release substances harmful to human body when heated, while bamboo and wood chopsticks are safer and more economical.
2. Primary color chopsticks: Although it is beautiful to paint chopsticks with color, the color will gradually disappear after continuous use. If you paint them with edible paint, you may slip down when holding hot food.
3. Don't carve patterns: Although carving on chopsticks looks beautiful, it will be very difficult to clear it up, and it is easy to hide evil people in the nick, which is not good for health.
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