1, disposable chopsticks clean?
unclean/ dirty
Most manufacturers of disposable chopsticks have no production license and the processing environment is very bad, so it is difficult for disposable chopsticks used outside to meet the hygiene standards.
2. What are the hazards of disposable chopsticks?
1. Most disposable chopsticks must be fumigated with sulfur, and the residual sulfur will emit sulfur dioxide when it encounters high temperature and corrode the respiratory tract;
2. Not only that, when disposable chopsticks are soaked in hydrogen peroxide, toxins will enter the digestive system and damage the digestive tract.
3. If there is mildew on disposable chopsticks, it is easy to induce liver cancer, because moldy chopsticks contain a lot of aflatoxin, which is one of the main carcinogens of liver cancer.
3. Is disposable chopsticks as white as possible?
Disposable chopsticks should be yellow-green. It is not normal to buy chopsticks that are too black and too white. Good disposable chopsticks will have a faint yellow color. The disposable chopsticks that are too white indicate that soaking them with chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide for too long will do harm to the human body.
4. Can I still use it after washing?
If the disposable chopsticks are recycled and professionally disinfected and treated, they can be reused. However, most disposable chopsticks have strong water absorption, so it is difficult to clean and disinfect them. Therefore, it is difficult for individuals to disinfect disposable chopsticks twice, so it is not recommended to disinfect disposable chopsticks themselves for reuse.
5. Are ordinary chopsticks scalded and disinfected?
Many people are well aware of the hazards of disposable chopsticks, so they choose to scald ordinary chopsticks in boiling water, thinking that this can play a role in disinfection and sterilization. In fact, this sterilization method is limited, because chopsticks can only achieve the ideal sterilization effect if they are boiled in boiling water at 100℃ for more than 5 minutes.
6, chopsticks used for a long time don't change?
Chopsticks can't be changed well if they are used for a long time. Some chopsticks will change color or fade after being used for a long time, and the lacquer on the surface of chopsticks will fall off and the sawdust will be loose, thus providing living space for bacteria. Moreover, the longer chopsticks are used, the more bacteria are attached to their surfaces, and mildew spots are easy to appear over time, leading to mildew and deterioration.