Note: Place as little plastic table cloth as possible on the table
April 13, 2022
As people's living standards continue to improve, everyone is paying more and more attention to aesthetics. It is now popular to "dress" the table, which not only protects but also beautifies. The
plastic table cloth is very popular because it is clean and waterproof. However, food safety experts say that while laying plastic sheets on the table to save trouble, it may cause indirect harm to human health.
Note: Place as little plastic table cloth as possible on the table
Many plastic and plastic tablecloths are made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Although they are not toxic, the vinyl chloride released after heat is toxic and may cause liver cancer. If vinyl chloride is added with a plasticizer, it will also contain heavy metals such as lead and chromium. It is particularly easy to adsorb in the high-temperature food and the sweat in the hands, which is harmful to people's health. Moreover, the colorful tablecloths, because of the addition of various pigments, are mixed into the food after being discolored, which is not conducive to good health.
It is best not to use the tablecloth of plastic products. If you must use it, be sure to pay attention to the material of the tablecloth. If it is polyethylene, don't buy it. It is safer to choose polypropylene material. In comparison, natural fabrics are safer, contain no chemicals, and are easier to clean. Also need to be reminded that if the tablecloth appears hard, cracked, etc., do not use it again. So in the future, you and your family will need to use good quality tablecloths.