Nowadays, "plastic wrap" is an essential kitchen utensil, which is not only conducive to the storage of vegetables and fruits, but also to avoid indirect contamination between foods, flavor transfer, and to a certain extent, food safety.
However, this kind of plastic wrap commonly used in the family has been exposed and can no longer be used, which will not only contaminate the food, but also may increase the risk of cancer when used for a long time. So, can plastic wrap still be used?
First of all, according to the health care products on the market, you can take a closer look, the most common plastic wrap material is polyethylene (PE), which is often used to seal fresh vegetables and fruits, and some frozen foods.
For such plastic wrap, it can usually be heated in the microwave, but it is not recommended that you keep it in a state of high temperature heating for a long time, especially above 110 degrees Celsius, which is likely to cause hot melting, causing health hazards;
Polymethylpentene (PMP), which has strong heat resistance, the acceptable temperature is about 180 degrees Celsius, which is suitable for people to heat food, everyone can use it with confidence, and does not contain plasticizers;
Polyethylene (PVC), compared with polyethylene, the safety of plastic wrap is very low, especially in contact with oily foods and long-term high temperatures, the plasticizers contained in it are easy to migrate to food, which can lead to problems in the reproductive system, immune system, nervous system and other aspects;
Polyvinylidene chloride plastic wrap (PVDC) It can also be heated, usually used to heat cooked food and other foods, non-toxic and higher than ordinary plastic wrap, you can follow the relevant instructions to use it with confidence.
Therefore, everyone distinguishes well, and when buying plastic wrap, pay attention to choosing safe items with materials and names on the packaging, especially those who want to use plastic wrap to heat, and should pay attention to the words "for food" when purchasing.
In addition, special attention should be paid to the fact that if the outer packaging of the plastic wrap is marked with the words "can not contact high-fat food" and "cannot be heated in the microwave", it should be noted, especially PVC plastic wrap is only suitable for packaging fresh food, if it is used to heat the plasticizer in it, it will become an accomplice to the threat to health.
Of course, in daily life, thrift is the first place, and for the sake of food nutrition, it is recommended that everyone use less plastic wrap, eat freshly, eat less leftovers, and eat fresh food every day to better meet the nutritional needs of the body.
#秋日生活打卡季#