White toilet paper or yellow toilet paper, which of these two paper towels is better? Thanks to a paper mill employee's warning, don't buy it again next time.
When buying toilet paper, we will find that there are two colors of toilet paper on the market: yellow and white. Compared with white toilet paper, yellow toilet paper gives the impression that it is pure and natural without additives. So, is yellow toilet paper really safer and more hygienic than white toilet paper?
First of all, we need to understand that the color of paper is greatly affected by the raw material. Most white toilet paper is made from wood fibers, while yellow toilet paper is made from bamboo fibers. The difference between these two fibers leads to the difference in their color. The difference between the two toilet paper colors also lies in the difference in their production process.
The production process of white toilet paper and yellow toilet paper is about the same, the only difference is that yellow toilet paper is less bleached. As a result, people tend to think that yellow toilet paper without bleach is healthier than white toilet paper. However, the safety of toilet paper is determined by more than just bleach. Other influencing factors include manufacturing processes, microorganisms, heavy metals, ink residues, etc. Without the addition of fluorescent brighteners, the whiter the paper, the better, which means that the pulp used to make the paper is of higher purity.
At the price point, yellow toilet paper is usually a bit more expensive. This is because it is widely believed that this paper is not bleached and is of better quality. However, in reality, no matter what color toilet paper is, some chemicals are added in small amounts during the production process. These substances can soften toilet paper and, to some extent, process it.
Yellow toilet paper is often not prone to paper scraps in the process of use, because the bamboo fiber of yellow toilet paper is very breathable, and it also has strong water absorption. Therefore, it is not easy to produce bacteria during use, so it is also more clean and hygienic. White toilet paper, on the other hand, may contain some flavors, bleach, and other chemicals because of its low price. Although it looks cleaner, it is easy to drop confetti.
Many people mistakenly think that yellow toilet paper is all natural, but in fact, white toilet paper is also very healthy. Although it has gone through the process of bleaching, it will go through multiple disinfection and other processes in the later stage, and the residual trace compounds will not cause harm to the human body. Therefore, as long as it meets the national standard of toilet paper, it can be used, and it cannot be judged by color.
So, how to judge whether toilet paper is good or not? First of all, look at the raw materials. When buying toilet paper, look for the logo of 100% virgin pulp paper on the packaging. This kind of sign indicates that the material is good, because the raw materials are pure wood, and then add materials such as straw and cotton and linen, and there is no superfluous chemical composition in the later stage. Therefore, you only need to buy virgin wood pulp paper, and it is more comfortable to use.
Second, it is necessary to look at the implementation standards. When buying a paper towel, you can flip to the back to see its implementation standards. Paper towels are divided into two types: tissue paper and toilet paper, the implementation standard of tissue paper is GBT20808, and the implementation standard of toilet paper is GBT20810. The paper towels purchased, as long as you see the implementation standard numbers of the two types of toilet paper above, it is produced according to the national standard, and you can use it with confidence.
Third, it depends on the grade. Many of the things sold now will be divided into different grades according to national regulations, and toilet paper also has five grades, divided into A, B, C, D, E. Grade A toilet paper is naturally the best, while grade D and E can only be called qualified products, and it is best not to buy them. The higher the quality grade of the tissue, the better absorbent and flexible it will be.
Finally, it should be noted that due to the high lignin content of unbleached pulp, the paper produced will be very hard, so the texture of the natural paper will be rougher, and the feel is relatively hard, and the baby's skin is very delicate and delicate. Yellow toilet paper is not necessarily safer or more hygienic than white. When choosing toilet paper, we should pay attention to factors such as its manufacturing process, raw materials, and safety, rather than judging based solely on color.