Chopsticks It is a familiar item in every meal of Vietnamese people. On the market today, there are many different types of chopsticks, traditional bamboo chopsticks, colorful plastic chopsticks, to shiny stainless steel chopsticks. Choosing chopsticks and storing chopsticks properly, in order to be safe for the health of himself and his family, is a concern of many women.
Bamboo chopsticks
Bamboo chopsticks have a simple design, safe to use, convenient cooking, so they are used a lot in families, restaurants, rice shops…
Advantages of bamboo chopsticks
Simple design, high durability, cheap price.
Not afraid of hot or deformed chopsticks, so it is suitable for cooking.
Firm grip, not slippery when in use.
Ensure the health and safety of users.
Easy cleaning.
Disadvantages of bamboo chopsticks
Bamboo chopsticks are susceptible to mold in a humid environment.
Wooden chopsticks
The types of wood used to make chopsticks can be mentioned as: Ebony wood, coconut wood …
Advantage:
Elegant, highly aesthetic.
Can be used in hot water, can be used for frying directly in an oil pan.
Do not worry about deformation after a long time of use, can be exposed to the sun for a long time without fear of being brittle like plastic chopsticks.
Safe for health.
Defect:
Easy to mold if not stored well.
Fragile.
Plastic chopsticks
Beautifully designed, diverse in designs and colors, creating a lot of interest for young children and color lovers, so many people choose to buy and use it regularly.
Advantages of plastic chopsticks
Beautiful design, various colors. Low price.
Disadvantages of plastic chopsticks
Easily broken when using strong force, impact.
Holding chopsticks easily slips, or slips.
Cannot be used in cooking because chopsticks are easily deformed when exposed to high temperatures.
Easy to smell, scratch, easy to stain and difficult to clean.
If the protective film on the outside of the chopsticks is peeled off, the poison of the plastic can easily get into the food, causing harm to health. Therefore, when chopsticks are peeled, broken, or cracked, they should be thrown away.
Stainless steel chopsticks
Impressing with its bright, youthful and durable features, stainless steel chopsticks are chosen by many “stylish” people to buy for their homes, companies, restaurants, etc.
Advantages of stainless steel chopsticks
Shiny, luxurious look.
Does not react with food, safe for health to use.
Has high durability.
Easy cleaning.
Disadvantages of stainless steel chopsticks
Using stainless steel chopsticks to cook can easily get hot because chopsticks conduct heat quickly.
The cost is higher than plastic chopsticks and bamboo chopsticks.
Picking up food is difficult, easy to slip and slide.
Each type of chopsticks above, each type has its own advantages and disadvantages, you should carefully evaluate each type of chopsticks, feel that which type is most suitable for your needs, pocket and preferences, then choose to buy.
Clean chopsticks are important to prevent bacteria from entering the body through the mouth. However, nowadays many people are washing chopsticks the wrong way, unknowingly affecting the health of themselves and their families.
Mistakes when washing chopsticks
The most common habit of washing chopsticks is to hold a bunch of chopsticks and rub them together because it is thought that this way of washing chopsticks is both quick and convenient. However, the method cannot completely clean the chopsticks inside. At the same time, when washing chopsticks is finished, many people often put them into the chopsticks tube to create an ideal humid environment for bacteria, mold, etc. to grow and develop. In addition, this also cross-contamination of pathogenic microorganisms from one person’s chopsticks to another.
Even many people have a habit of letting their chopsticks soak for a long time in the tub, which will cause chemicals from dishwashing liquid to penetrate, even if washing is not necessarily removed. When using chopsticks to pick up food, chemicals can enter the body.
How to properly wash and store chopsticks?
Use a dishcloth and dish soap to clean the surface of each chopstick, then rinse with clean water.
After washing the chopsticks, it is recommended to dry and dry the chopsticks in the sun, then store them in a ventilated, clean place, avoiding a humid environment. Should choose a chopsticks basket with holes for ventilation and drainage.
Newly purchased chopsticks need to be disinfected before use by washing them with detergent or soaking them in boiling water (can add a little vinegar) for about 30 minutes.
Every month, it is recommended to put the chopsticks in the sterilizer or soak them in boiling water for about 30 minutes (does not apply to plastic or painted chopsticks).
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