We often find people happily carrying their favorite food in plastic parcels but how many of them know that it is very unhealthy?. It is said that food packaged in plastic is highly carcinogenic as the plastic melts into food causing killer diseases. Today, let's brief you into the ill effects of packaging and cooking food in plastic. Take a look.
Effects Of Packaging & Parceling Food In Plastic -
Although many emails regarding the effects are emailed across the internet there isn't a clear picture as to why it is unsafe. According to the research conducted in many countries it is derived that plastic has a few chemicals that melt at cooking temperatures.
The most prominent carcinogenic being dioxin. Dioxin, a plastic component melts into food without a hint and can cause all sorts of health problems. However, the health risks depend on the level of the chemical a person is exposed to. But as per the National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences, higher levels of Dioxin may increase the risk of incurrable diseases like Cancer.
And not only that, Dioxin has many health hazards in women. The compound can actually cause various reproductive and developmental problems. For the question that how is that the chemical cannot be made out in food?, the answer is because it would have blend well with food ingredients. So keep away from cheap plastic, demand for a quality parcel (like cardboard or good quality plastic) even if they charge more money.
But cooking in microwave plastic is said to be safe as the containers are specifically designed for microwave, some manufacturers even argue that the microwave cookware don't contain dioxin so in a way it is safe.
There is more to microwave cookware, the researchers state that even if the cookware consist dioxin, the chemical or any plastic material can melt only at 700 degrees fahrenheit but at that temperature even the food wouldn't be good enough to have (over cooked).
Of course, it may be safe to cook in quality plastic but why take risk when there are better alternatives like glass and ceramic microware items. Avoid plastic as much as possible as they are any day not very safe for health and also nature.
From India, Madras
1Effects Of Packaging & Parceling Food In Plastic -
Although many emails regarding the effects are emailed across the internet there isn't a clear picture as to why it is unsafe. According to the research conducted in many countries it is derived that plastic has a few chemicals that melt at cooking temperatures.
The most prominent carcinogenic being dioxin. Dioxin, a plastic component melts into food without a hint and can cause all sorts of health problems. However, the health risks depend on the level of the chemical a person is exposed to. But as per the National Institute Of Environmental Health Sciences, higher levels of Dioxin may increase the risk of incurrable diseases like Cancer.
And not only that, Dioxin has many health hazards in women. The compound can actually cause various reproductive and developmental problems. For the question that how is that the chemical cannot be made out in food?, the answer is because it would have blend well with food ingredients. So keep away from cheap plastic, demand for a quality parcel (like cardboard or good quality plastic) even if they charge more money.
But cooking in microwave plastic is said to be safe as the containers are specifically designed for microwave, some manufacturers even argue that the microwave cookware don't contain dioxin so in a way it is safe.
There is more to microwave cookware, the researchers state that even if the cookware consist dioxin, the chemical or any plastic material can melt only at 700 degrees fahrenheit but at that temperature even the food wouldn't be good enough to have (over cooked).
Of course, it may be safe to cook in quality plastic but why take risk when there are better alternatives like glass and ceramic microware items. Avoid plastic as much as possible as they are any day not very safe for health and also nature.
From India, Madras
Dear Mr.Lakshminarayanan
Thanks for alarming about the risk of Plastic Food Parcel. I am carrying my daily lunch in Tupperware as it is handy. Is it also having the same Dioxin effect? May I get converted into our old culture or stainless steel tiffin box. Please advise.
From India, Kumbakonam
Thanks for alarming about the risk of Plastic Food Parcel. I am carrying my daily lunch in Tupperware as it is handy. Is it also having the same Dioxin effect? May I get converted into our old culture or stainless steel tiffin box. Please advise.
From India, Kumbakonam
Dear Bhaskar,
The Tupperware products are produced with food grade plastic, hence don't worry.
What Mr.Lakshinarayanan referred are made up of less micron products like thin plastic bags with less than 40 microns etc.,
Is to possible to live without plastic products?.
We will have to insist up on food grade materials at least...
With Warmest Regards,
S.Sethupathy.
From India, Coimbatore
The Tupperware products are produced with food grade plastic, hence don't worry.
What Mr.Lakshinarayanan referred are made up of less micron products like thin plastic bags with less than 40 microns etc.,
Is to possible to live without plastic products?.
We will have to insist up on food grade materials at least...
With Warmest Regards,
S.Sethupathy.
From India, Coimbatore
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