Often wandering around household stores, attracted by a price on offer, you come out with some containers to store food. You rarely check before purchasing whether the container is safe for storing food. Other times, hurry up, wrap a slice of omelette in aluminum foil to take away for a quick lunch. Here, too, everything seems regular.
Unfortunately, you may often not realize the health hazards if you use these materials. Here are the valid alternatives!
Tinfoil and more
The Ministry of Health has dedicated one information campaign about how aluminum should be used in the kitchen, so that it is safe for health. Both in tinfoil and in trays, storing food incorrectly and in direct contact with aluminum can be toxic to the body. Above all, if you store acidic foods, such as tomatoes, citrus fruits, pickles and the like, the risk is to take an amount of aluminum that exceeds the safe threshold.
It has been confirmed that the presence of the acidic environment and the heat favor the migration of aluminum into the products. People with kidney disease, children under the age of 3, the elderly and pregnant women are at greater risk. But don’t panic, just use them appropriately to make them our allies.
Plastic trays
According to the advice of the American Academy of Pediatricians, avoid storing baby food in plastic containers. Some types of plastics contain phthalates which can cause hormonal dysfunction. In both adults and children. So watch out for plastic bottles too!
Health hazards if you use these materials. Here are the valid alternatives!
Fortunately, there are many valid alternatives on the market, in which we can store food in complete safety.
Glass, for example, is a great alternative. Be it bottles or containers. They can be a bit heavy to carry, but our well-being is worth it. Plus, they’re perfect for keeping insects like kitchen moths.
For non-liquid foods, it is better to prefer paper. But it must be at least 75% virgin cellulose up to a minimum of 60% according to food (as per government directives). Better if without dyes and glues.
Another valuable ally is stainless steel. It is also safe in the case of acidic foods, as they cannot corrode it. Finally, some of the latest generation plastics are safe because they are produced according to EU laws. It is therefore worth spending a few more euros!
