Like toothbrushes and towels, chopsticks also have a long life. If they are used for too long, they will produce harmful substances, so chopsticks must be replaced regularly.
Chopsticks use too long to induce liver cancer
Disposable chopsticks used in excess use will breed various molds. Lighter ones may cause digestive diseases such as infectious diarrhea and vomiting. Severely moldy chopsticks will breed 'aflatoxin', which has been widely recognized to induce liver cancer.
Household chopsticks used in excess use have a particularly high water content. Because household chopsticks are frequently used and washed with water for a long time, they are easy to become hotbeds for bacterial growth, such as yellow grape, E. coli, etc. Long-term chopsticks are placed in the cabinet. May increase the chances of chopsticks deterioration more than five times.
How long should chopsticks be replaced? Chopsticks change color immediately
When the ordinary chopsticks are used for 3-6 months, the color of the chopsticks will become darker or lighter with time and frequency of use. In addition, the edible paint on the surface of the chopsticks is worn due to the frequency of use. Changes from the time of purchase, especially the color, need to be replaced immediately.
The color of the chopsticks changes, indicating that the nature of the material itself must change. The factors that cause the color change are usually caused by the adhesion of food, detergent and air in the eating cabinet. The long-term accumulation of bacteria is also a color change. major factor.
How long should chopsticks be replaced? Chopsticks have mold spots immediately changed
When you use chopsticks, you should observe every day, whether the surface of the chopsticks is attached with spots, especially mildew. Bamboo products and wood products are the favorite living environment for mold spots, and as long as the environment is not dry, the moisture content of the substance itself To a certain extent, it only takes one day to generate.
Once you find mold spots on the chopsticks, no matter how long the chopsticks are used, you must not use them for the first time.
