Use stainless steel tableware wisely to avoid harm to the human body and save costs

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Are you still using stainless steel tableware at home? After reading this, remember to tell your family members not to regret it after suffering a loss

Editor : Zhao Li / Source: Life Tips  / https://www.aboluowang.com/2024/0415/2043879.html

Stainless steel tableware is very common in our lives, such as stainless steel bowls, plates, spoons, chopsticks, etc. It is light and durable and is favored by everyone, especially families with children. Children are prone to slipping the bowls, and Stainless steel tableware can prevent it from being broken. At most, it will be deformed without affecting its use. However, many friends may not know that when using these stainless steel tableware, there are precautions to be taken, otherwise substances harmful to the human body will be produced. Today I will talk to you about the precautions for using stainless steel tableware, let’s take a look!

First, let’s take a look at some of the ingredients in stainless steel. It is mainly made of iron, chromium and nickel, and also contains some other trace elements. It is made through a special process and has certain durability, corrosion resistance and wear resistance. .However, the use of stainless steel cutlery is not without risks. If we use it improperly, some of the metal elements in it may gradually accumulate in the human body, thus adversely affecting our health. Therefore, in order to ensure our health, special attention must be paid to the following points when using stainless steel tableware:

First: Avoid contact with corrosive substances.

In our daily life, we often use stainless steel tableware to serve some food. However, when using stainless steel tableware, we must be careful to avoid contact with or containing corrosive substances. These corrosive substances include acids, alkalis, salts, etc., such as acidic vinegar, lemons, tomatoes, etc.; alkaline baking soda, steamed buns, etc.; and edible salt, soy sauce, vegetable soup, etc., and foods containing salt are also Avoid using stainless steel cutlery for long periods of time. Otherwise, they will destroy the oxide film on the stainless steel surface, causing the stainless steel tableware to rust and be damaged. This will not only affect the aesthetics of the tableware, but also affect its service life, and may even cause potential harm to human health.

Second: Avoid cleaning with strong alkalis and strong oxidants.

When we use stainless steel tableware to serve various foods, some stains will remain on the surface. At this time, it needs to be cleaned. Although stainless steel tableware is relatively easy to clean, incorrect cleaning methods may have a certain impact on its surface. When cleaning, we should avoid using strong alkali or strong oxidants, such as edible alkali or baking soda. Because there is a thin chromium oxide film on the surface of stainless steel kitchenware, it can prevent kitchenware from rusting and corrosion. However, this protective film is very fragile and is easily destroyed by strong alkali and strong oxidants, causing spots, oxidation, and even corrosion on the surface of stainless steel tableware. Therefore, when cleaning stainless steel tableware, we should choose a mild detergent.

Third: avoid decoction of Chinese medicine.

Stainless steel kitchenware is not suitable for frying Chinese medicine. Some friends may need to fry Chinese medicine to regulate their health due to physical reasons, but they cannot find suitable kitchenware, so they choose to use stainless steel kitchenware. In fact, this approach is wrong. Because decoction of Chinese herbal medicine often takes a relatively long time, and during the process of high-temperature decoction, some ingredients in the Chinese herbal medicine may react with stainless steel kitchenware and produce some undesirable substances. These substances not only have a negative impact on the efficacy of Chinese herbal medicine, but also cause potential harm to human health. Therefore, stainless steel tableware is not suitable for boiling Chinese herbal medicine. It is best to choose ceramic containers for boiling Chinese herbal medicine.

Fourth: It is not advisable to burn it empty.

Empty burning means that kitchen utensils are directly exposed to high-temperature flames without food or water. Many friends are accustomed to heating the pot first when cooking, so they also use the same habit when using stainless steel tableware. For example, when using stainless steel tableware to heat dishes or cook food, heat it first, or if there is only a little food, but the heat is too high, the stainless steel kitchenware will be in an empty cooking state without food. However, the thermal conductivity of stainless steel is low and the heat conduction is slow. Air-firing will cause the chrome plating on the surface of the cookware to age and fall off. Moreover, empty burning will also accelerate the oxidation reaction on the surface of stainless steel and shorten the service life of kitchen utensils.

In addition, purchasing stainless steel kitchenware is something that requires careful consideration because the quality and performance of stainless steel kitchenware directly affect our cooking experience and food safety. When purchasing stainless steel kitchenware, you should choose regular brands and merchants to avoid purchasing inferior stainless steel tableware, and pay attention to the material of stainless steel, which must comply with relevant national standards and regulations and have good corrosion resistance and durability. In our daily life, common food-grade stainless steel models include 304 stainless steel and 316 stainless steel. Only by purchasing stainless steel kitchenware that meets standards will it be safer and more durable to use. If today's article is helpful to you, please give it a follow and a like. Thank you for your support.