Tips for choosing bamboo utensils

In the modern world, the issue of ecology is very acute. Environmentalists and adherents of a healthy lifestyle choose environmentally friendly products and home decoration. An example of respect for nature and human health was bamboo dishes, which gradually began to displace products from plastic, metal and cardboard.

Bamboo is an evergreen plant in the cereal family that grows in the tropical and subtropical forests of Asia. A feature of the plant is its growth rate: within an hour, its length increases by at least 2 cm. And its unpretentiousness makes it possible to obtain cheap raw materials for the production of eco-goods without much effort.

Many centuries ago, in the East, they learned about the properties of bamboo and began to use it in the construction of houses and boats, the manufacture of furniture and musical instruments, medicine and cosmetology.

In the XX century, with the development of technology, they began to produce bamboo fiber for the production of textiles and tableware.

Ecofiber from bamboo is obtained using shoots and leaves of plants, grinding and grinding them well. Now suppliers from Taiwan and China offer ready-made fiber in the form of powder or granules of natural golden yellow or black colors.

The following is the manufacturing process of the dishes themselves. Each manufacturer has a different composition of ingredients. Here, only bamboo fiber can be present or be mixed with wood, palm leaves, sugarcane and food components.

Products from fiber (fiber) can be obtained in two ways.

1. Bonding blanks in a single piece and subsequent processing with wax or food varnish.Such specimens look very similar to natural wood products, but are not suitable for washing in a dishwasher, have a thicker surface and are not strong enough.
2. A pre-prepared mixture of fiber and other components, adding food coloring of the desired shade, is placed in pres for sintering. Further, the inner surfaces are coated in one or two layers with varnish to impart moisture resistance and increase antibacterial properties. The external surface is painted with safe vegetable dyes. Products made in this way are thinner and more elegant (their thickness is about 3-5 mm), but at the same time they are quite strong and durable.

Properties of bamboo utensils.

1. Bamboo is considered an environmentally friendly raw material, which decomposes in the natural environment within 180 days, and in water - in 2 days.
2. Quick recovery after cutting without additional fertilizer use.
3. No risk of vegetation destruction. Recently, other countries (for example, Ukraine) began to engage in the cultivation of bamboo plantations.
4. When growing bamboo, chemicals are not used, which affects the purity and environmental friendliness of the raw materials.
5. Bamboo fibers have antibacterial properties that prevent infection by microorganisms and fungi. This also applies to finished products. When in contact with food, bamboo helps to disinfect it.
6. Washing in hot water and a dishwasher does not reduce the useful properties of dishes for a long time.
7. Durability of products with proper care and use. Even with constant and intensive use, the color and smoothness of the surfaces does not change.
8. Despite its lightness and elegance of forms, bamboo products are durable and resistant to chips and scratches. Preferred when traveling, on picnics, for feeding children.
9. Lack of foreign smells and protection against absorption of aromas of food or paint.
10. After a slight wetting, it tends to dry quickly.
11. It is a budget option for healthy nutritionists and environmentalists.
12. A variety of shapes and colors will help you choose a set of plates or kitchen utensils for any interior.

In addition to all of the above advantages, there are some restrictions on the use of such dishes.

1. It can be washed with gel-like detergents or soapy water with a soft sponge without abrasive particles. The use of dishwashers is possible if indicated by the manufacturer.
2. Possible temperature loads should not exceed 75 degrees. In bamboo dishes, you can not heat food, boil water and put it on an open fire.
3. Storing liquids in such containers may result in biodegradation.
4. Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, the use of bamboo utensils in microwave ovens is prohibited.

Here you can find plates of various shapes and sizes, coasters, bowls and bowls, fruit vases, wicker baskets for bread and sweets, glasses, food storage containers and more. There are also cutlery: knives, forks, spoons and cooking tools.

In specialized stores, there are dish dryers, jars for storing bulk products, thermoses and even double boiler. You can choose several items from bamboo in a set as a gift for your loved ones and loved ones.

In connection with the extensive struggle of the whole world against environmental pollution, manufacturers of eco-dishes began the production of disposable products for picnics, fast-food restaurants, and holidays made from bamboo.The model range of such products includes plates, glasses, spoons, forks, knives, containers, sushi sticks, drink cans and much more.

In contrast to similar products made of plastic, which has become a leader in environmental pollution, Ecofiber products decompose very quickly in a natural way, without emitting carcinogens and harmful substances.

Choosing safe and environmentally friendly bamboo fiber utensils and kitchen accessories, in addition to the price of the product, The following factors must be considered.

1. Temperature of use. Safe is considered a temperature from -20 degrees to +70 degrees. An indication by the manufacturer of the upper limit of 120 degrees indicates a high content of melamine resins in such products. It is better to refuse to purchase such dishes.
2. Color. For staining products, dyes obtained from vegetables and fruits, as well as from soy, are considered safe. Saturated and vibrant shades of red and blue indicate the use of artificial colors that can cause allergies.
3. Price. The very low price of the product should alert. The cost of utensils made from natural fiber is quite high due to the complexity of the production process.
4. Certificates & Licenses. All environmentally friendly and safe dishes must be approved and have quality certificates, and the activities of the manufacturer should be carried out exclusively under license.

In pursuit of sales, manufacturers began to increasingly use synthetic fibers and various chemicals to increase strength and give products an attractive appearance.

If you want to buy really high-quality, healthy and environmentally friendly dishes, in the production of which eco-bamboo was used, you should choose a trusted manufacturer whose products are tested and certified. Then its use will bring joy and aesthetic pleasure both in the kitchen and as an element of decor to create home comfort.

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