Plastic Containers and Their Uses
Have you ever wonder when you shop for plastic containers which one of them are best or weather these containers are safe for food use or even asking yourself if you really can use them or not.
Here is a quick approach to how you distinguish and pick up the most suitable for you
First look for the sign of fork and cups
All food graded plastic container must have a mark of fork and cup on them. Industries are required to show this sign clearly on their products
Buy the containers that you need
Other signs you need to watch out include,
ice mark: suitable for freezing
Microwave mark: suitable for heating in microwave
Dishwasher mark: dishwasher safe
Plastic Grading systems
There are in general seven plastic types are containers made of. They are increasing in density as the numbers get higher
Poly ethylene tetrephthlate (PET)
High density poly ethylene (HDPE)
Poly vinyl chloride (PVC)
Low density poly ethylene (LDPE)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polystyrene (PS)
Bisphenol (BPA)
Plastic that can be recycled
Number 2, 4, and 5
They are available in food containers, baby bottles,
Plastic to avoid recycling
Number 1, 3, 6, and 7
They are available in water bottles, large water containers, wires
Why you need to avoid recycling these numbers ?
These types of plastic are proved to leak into foods overtime as they activate cancerous cells in our bodies over time. They are also sensitive to heat and high temperature.
Babies bottles and soppy cups
Companies and industries are required to use (BPA free) plastic. The FDA banded the use of BPA due to the concern that the plastic may leak into food causing changes in the brain development, reproductive system, and early puberty.
