The emergence of chopsticks is closely related to the Chinese food culture. From ivory chopsticks used by the early emperors to metal chopsticks with one pair of hands, the materials of chopsticks are various.
Nowadays, health consciousness is raised. Apart from the good use of chopsticks, they also pursue safety, non-toxic, high and low-temperature resistance, etc.
So, when choosing chopsticks, do you recommend which material? What are the differences between different materials and what should be considered when choosing chopsticks?
There are five kinds of common chopsticks on the market: wooden chopsticks, bamboo chopsticks, plastic melamine, glass fiber or synthetic metal, etc.
If we want to continue to subdivide, wooden chopsticks can also be divided into wood types, plastic components, metal chopsticks can also be divided into stainless steel chopsticks and the recent rise of "titanium chopsticks" and other types
Although chopsticks are used for a single purpose, different materials have different advantages and disadvantages, and the cleaning and preservation methods are also different.
Before the popularization of stainless steel chopsticks, wooden chopsticks and bamboo chopsticks were the most common materials in general families. Many elders preferred wooden chopsticks and bamboo chopsticks, which were not as cold as metal chopsticks.
In addition, compared with stainless steel chopsticks, wooden chopsticks and bamboo chopsticks are much lighter in weight, and they are not easy to slide when taking food.
Therefore, wooden chopsticks and bamboo chopsticks are the most easy to use materials, especially wooden chopsticks are the most common.
▲ in modern society, people usually use chopsticks made of three kinds of wood: chicken wing wood, yellow sandalwood and red sandalwood.
In addition to general use, there are also some wooden chopsticks and bamboo chopsticks, which are artistic in nature and pursue the perfection of craftsmanship.
However, due to the humid climate in Taiwan, wooden chopsticks or bamboo chopsticks are easy to mildew and produce toxins if they are not kept in a well ventilated place after cleaning. In order to pursue beauty, some manufacturers have painted many bright paints with unknown ingredients on the chopsticks, reducing the safety of the use of wooden chopsticks and bamboo chopsticks.
Therefore, when purchasing wooden chopsticks and bamboo chopsticks, it is recommended to select the items with less paint, and pay attention to whether the waterproof paint on chopsticks is evenly applied, so as to avoid excessive water absorption, abrasion and cracking of chopsticks, resulting in bacteria breeding.
Plastic chopsticks (Meinai dish): cheap and beautiful, but not resistant to high temperature
Many big restaurants often use Meinai chopsticks
The advantages of meinaipan chopsticks are long service life, low price, and bright colors make them Ivory like texture.
However, the disadvantage of the Meinai material is that it will release toxic substances in case of high heat, so it is not recommended to use it in hot pot or hot soup, with some restrictions.
▲ although the material of Meinai is claimed to be heat-resistant to 110 ℃, it is also said that if it is heated to more than 40 ℃, it will release some melamine.
In addition to Meinai dishes, plastic chopsticks also have nylon, resin and other materials. It is also not recommended to contact food with too high temperature. If there are deformation, scratches and other situations, they should be replaced immediately.
In terms of cleaning, the chopsticks made of plastic should be cleaned with soft sponge to avoid scratches.
Fiberglass chopsticks (Golden chopsticks): a moderate choice
Glass fiber is often used in "alloy chopsticks", which are made of metal components. The material is hard and can stand high temperature.
It is not only to make the whole pair of chopsticks, but also glass fiber is often combined with metal chopsticks. It is applied to the handle above chopsticks and the general metal below chopsticks, which can reduce weight.
Looking at all materials, fiberglass is the most widely changed one. When combined with different materials, it will have different functional enhancements.
However, special attention should be paid to the manufacturing ingredients in the alloy chopsticks when purchasing, so as to avoid adding toxic metals and endangering the safety of the unscrupulous manufacturers.
Metal chopsticks: 304 and 316 stainless steel chopsticks are recommended.
The most common metal chopsticks are 304 and 316 stainless steel. Compared with 200 series stainless steel, 304 and 316 are recommended.
304 stainless steel is edible metal, 316 is medical grade, stronger, less corrosive, but relatively high price
Although 304 and 316 stainless steel have different composition and magnetic strength, there is not much difference between them in terms of chopsticks material.
Unlike wooden chopsticks and bamboo chopsticks, stainless steel chopsticks have a long service life and are not easy to breed bacteria. The safety of materials makes them the first choice for environmental protection.
Some stainless steel chopsticks have lines on their tips, or they are designed with frosting, so they won't slide when taking food.
In terms of use, some people will choose other materials because of the smell of stainless steel or the cold touch. In addition, heat conduction and easy scalding also make stainless steel chopsticks inconvenient to use.
In order to stop sliding, stainless steel chopsticks often have lines on their tips. If they are not cleaned properly, they will become hotbeds for bacteria.
Therefore, when purchasing stainless steel chopsticks, in addition to paying attention to whether it is 304 or 316 stainless steel, the depth of the grain on the tip of chopsticks should also be noted.
Titanium has excellent biocompatibility and can be implanted into human body in medical treatment. It is non-toxic and can resist the corrosion of body secretions.
Recently, some manufacturers have also applied titanium metal to chopsticks, which is not only lighter than ordinary stainless steel chopsticks, but also widely praised by users for its firmness, acid and alkali resistance and low temperature resistance.
▲ titanium tableware is light in weight, high in strength, non-toxic, safe and high in temperature tolerance. Even if it is boiled directly in hot water, it will not release toxic substances.
It is often used as tableware for mountaineering, and as bone and joint for medical treatment.
There are many materials of chopsticks. Users can choose according to their needs, clean them correctly and replace them regularly.
When selecting brands, it is recommended to select brands that have passed the SGS test, which not only conforms to the safety specifications, but also has one more layer of guarantee when using.
5 recommended chopsticks brands
After introducing the material of chopsticks, users can choose according to their preferences. Whether it is wooden chopsticks, bamboo chopsticks or metal chopsticks, there are users who love them.
Chopsticks, after all, are closely related to food. In addition to paying attention to health, it is recommended to choose reliable brands. Here, five chopsticks brands are recommended to provide users with reference.
1. Tigt titanium chopsticks
The benefits of titanium have been mentioned. Here we recommend tigt titanium chopsticks
Tigt started to raise funds in 2016, and soon reached the goal of raising funds. At present, it is launching "Valley version" of tigt, which is still very popular with users.
Although the price is much higher than that of ordinary tableware, titanium is still a very popular product because it has no doubt about heavy metals, is light and strong, and can be directly boiled and sterilized.
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▲ tigt titanium chopsticks
The primary color of titanium is grayish black, which depends on the thickness of oxide layer on the surface.
Tigt adheres to the complete purity and health of chopsticks, so it does not need to paint or paint.
Material: titanium
Reference price: 1490 yuan / pair
Portal: purchase link
2. Wooden chopsticks with three wings
The third of the products are mainly small wooden objects. There are chopsticks, wooden plates and other commodities on the utensils. In addition, the daily accessories are also used to make leather bags, notebooks and so on.
Their food utensils insist on not using paint materials, and log materials also bring warmth to users.
▲ wooden chopsticks with three parts of chicken wings
For the first time, it is recommended to wash or soak the chopsticks with water for about 2 hours, while applying vegetable oil can prolong the service life of chopsticks.
(photo source: wood in three points)
Material: Wood (chicken wing wood)
Reference price: 60 yuan / pair
Portal: click here to compare prices online
3. Iron and wood Casework
Compared with the wooden chopsticks, the iron wood joinery is a common brand of wooden chopsticks in Taiwan
It passed the SGS non-toxic test and passed the test. There is no unnecessary coating or decoration on chopsticks, and the price is relatively friendly to the people.
Recommended for daily use at home
▲ iron and wood Casework
Wooden chopsticks are not like metal chopsticks, which need to strengthen the sliding design at the tip of chopsticks. However, their rough wooden handle and cheap price are one of the reasons for many people to choose.
Material: Wood
Reference price: 14 yuan / pair
Portal: click here to compare prices online
4. Heletai food safety chopsticks
The food safety chopsticks of heletai have passed a number of safety tests. They are resistant to high temperature, easy to wash and pay attention to health. They can also be put into the disinfection cabinet for direct disinfection.
In terms of use, it adopts square design, chopsticks are not easy to roll off, and there is a grinding process at the tip of chopsticks, making it more convenient to use
Food safety chopsticks of heletai
In addition to general self use, it also has different chopsticks body design, which can be used for gifts
Heletai chopsticks meet a number of product inspection standards. Although the price is slightly higher, they are recommended by many users.
(photo source: heletai)
Material: glass fiber, polymer PPS
Reference price: 80 yuan / pair
Portal: click here to compare prices online
5. Don't make square stainless steel chopsticks in Shanglong town
Stainless steel chopsticks made by londing are recommended by many users
It is made of 304 stainless steel and tested by SGS. It conforms to the national sus18-8 standard. It is non-toxic, rust free and more secure to use.
In addition, the body of the chopsticks is polished, the surface is smooth, and the cleaning burden is reduced.
In addition to simple stainless steel chopsticks, there are also environmental protection chopsticks and gift combinations for Longding
In particular, its environmental protection chopsticks combination also includes chopsticks pillow
Material: 304 stainless steel
Reference price: 70 yuan / pair
Portal: click here to compare prices online
The prices of the above five chopsticks are high or low, so consumers can choose according to their needs.
Wooden chopsticks and bamboo chopsticks are recommended for the pursuit of quality of life, while safe chopsticks, stainless steel chopsticks or high-quality titanium chopsticks are recommended for the pursuit of safety.
Change chopsticks regularly to avoid bacteria
Like toothbrush, chopsticks need to be replaced regularly if they are used for a long time and easy to breed bacteria
Generally speaking, it is recommended to replace chopsticks once every three months to half a year. If chopsticks can be reused, they should also be disinfected regularly to avoid bacteria breeding.
In addition, when using chopsticks, we should also pay attention to the use restrictions of different materials to avoid the release of harmful substances from chopsticks, which may harm human health.
Appendix: chopsticks recommended lazy bag
Advantage
shortcoming
Matters needing attention
Recommended brand
Wooden chopsticks / bamboo chopsticks
Lighter weight
Touch warmth
Improper storage is prone to mildew.
Paint is harmful to health
Do not store in a wet place
Moldy and cracked should be discarded immediately
Wood into three parts of iron and wood
Plastic (melamine)
Long service life
Cheapness
It is not heat-resistant and may produce toxin in case of high temperature.
Not for hot pot, hot soup, etc.
If it is deformed or scratched, it shall be replaced immediately.
Glass fiber (alloy)
Light weight
Many functional changes
Some manufacturers may mix harmful metals
Pay attention to components when purchasing
Heletai chopsticks
Stainless steel
Use safety
High environmental protection
Not easy to rust and mould
Heavy weight, cold touch,
Not easy to use
Suitable for 304 or 316 stainless steel
Pay attention to the convenience of cleaning chopsticks
Longding stainless steel chopsticks
titanium
Safe use
It can be sterilized by boiling.
Light weight
Higher price
Avoid brushing with hard objects to avoid regeneration of oxide layer and darkening of color
Tigt titanium chopsticks
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