Today we cannot imagine our life without plastic: disposable dishes, food containers, bottles from it are in every home. But it destroys our health! Research on this topic was conducted by the program “Conspiracy Theory. Plastic and Food: Safety Rules ”.
29 2017 June
American scientists say: 80% of the “plastic” substances found in the human body get there mostly from dishes. But if it says “food grade plastic”, then it must be harmless! However, there are many nuances, and the main one is that food grade plastic can be different. How it can be used depends on what substances it contains. Unfortunately, this is not written on the labels, and, accordingly, this rule is rarely followed.
An irreplaceable thing in the country, and especially at a picnic with a barbecue. In some fast food cafes, soups and second courses are served in plastic bowls and plates. But often such dishes are made of polystyrene (PS). When heated, it forms carcinogenic styrene, which accumulates in the liver and kidneys and can even lead to cirrhosis. Cookware with the PS label may only be used with cold dishes! The only plastic that is suitable for hot food is polypropylene (PP).
Alcohol is a solvent, so if you pour it into a plastic cup or glass, you get a solution of ethanol with stinol, phenol and formaldehyde. This leads to problems with vision, kidney and reproduction. Tea, coffee can only be poured into glasses marked PP, but only when the drink has cooled down a little. Polypropylene can withstand temperatures no higher than 75 degrees.
Most often they are made from PET plastic. Rospotrebnadzor is in favor of banning the sale of beer in PET bottles, since phthalates enter the drink under the influence of alcohol from plastic. They affect hormonal balance, men produce female hormones, decrease sexual activity, women develop endometriosis and infertility.
1. Ideally, give up plastic altogether. Buy disposable paper dishes, glass containers for storing food, drinks “in glass”, carry a reusable flask of water with you.
2. Pour only water into disposable plastic cups.
3. Do not reuse disposable tableware and PET water bottles.
4. Do not store acidic foods (tomatoes, fruit salads) in plastic containers. Do not put hot food in it.
5. Wash containers carefully, without damaging the surface layer, diluted with water until mushy with soda.
In Austria, Ireland, Australia, China, Bangladesh and other countries, the use of plastic bottles is completely prohibited.
1. PET (E) / PET – polyethylene terephthalate: beverage bottles, bulk food containers. The best plastic for bottles.
2. PEHD (HDPE) / HDPE – low pressure polyethylene: for packaging milk, bags. May release formaldehyde.
3. PVC / PVC – polyvinyl chloride: packaging of water, products by small enterprises. Contains the carcinogen vinyl chloride, which can enter food and the human body. Better not to use.
4. PELD (LDPE) / LDPE – high pressure polyethylene: bags, foldable packaging. May release formaldehyde.
5. PP / PP – polypropylene: hot dishes, cling film. Withstands temperatures up to 75 degrees.
6. PS / PS – polystyrene: disposable tableware. Cannot withstand heat. You cannot eat and drink hot meals and drinks and alcohol from it.
7. O (ther) / Other – a mixture of plastics or polymers not specified above. Better not to use on food.