Post Date December, 03 2023
There are 360 kinds of kitchen utensils, all of which should be carefully selected: from the pot for cooking vegetables and soup to the spatula, cleaning sponge, cutting board, etc., every link is very important for health.
Three essentials of kitchen utensils
1. Use a pan that is easy to clean and has no cracks and damages inside.
Surface damage may retain food and breed bacteria.
2. It is recommended to use wood, bamboo or silicone shovels.
Do not use iron and metal shovels, which may scratch the surface of the pan.
3. If the coating on the surface of the pan is damaged, it is better not to use it.
1. Iron pot: it can't replenish blood
Iron pot should be the most popular and popular pot.
I heard that cooking with iron pot can prevent anemia?
Actually, it is not so exaggerated. The iron dissolved from the iron pot is non-heme iron, which is not easy to absorb, let alone replenish blood.
In recent years, some "tall" cast iron pots are very popular. These pots are very heavy, and the enamel color is also rich. Of course, the price is not cheap.
Cast iron pot has many advantages:
The heat conduction and heating are relatively uniform, so it is not necessary to shake the spoon;
The heat preservation is relatively good, and the dishes can be kept warm when the cast iron pot is directly served on the table;
Good sealing, not easy to lose water when cooking and storing vegetables, and keep the original flavor;
It can be put on the open fire and put into the oven.
In general, cast iron pot is a good choice, but the price is not cheap
2. Stainless steel pot: high cost performance
Stainless steel cookers are cheap and can be used for medium and high temperature heating. The bottom of most stainless steel pots is copper or aluminum, so the heating is more uniform.
It is said that stainless steel pans can precipitate manganese metal, causing Parkinson's disease?
This is just a rumor. Our country has strict regulations on stainless steel products. As long as it is qualified products from regular manufacturers, don't worry about it.
3. Non-stick pan (Teflon): never empty
A non-stick pot is a non-stick, heat-resistant and scratch resistant coating on the inner surface of the pot. The commonly used coating is polytetrafluoroethylene, which is also known as Teflon.
This kind of pot is easy to clean, and there is no need to worry about burning when frying fish and meat.
I heard that Teflon coating is toxic?
In fact, there is no need to worry about daily cooking. Teflon coating is very stable below 260 ℃. Generally, the temperature of fried vegetables is below 200 ℃. Even if fried, the oil temperature will not exceed 250 ℃. For daily cooking, there is no need to worry about the decomposition of coating and release of toxic substances.
However, we need to remind you that you must not burn it empty. (The temperature can reach 800 ℃ after 5 minutes of air burning)
4. Aluminum pot: non-stick type is recommended
It is recommended to choose non-stick, anti-scratch anode electroplating aluminum pot. This aluminum pot has a dense aluminum oxide protective layer on its surface, which is not only resistant to food corrosion and easy to clean, but also can avoid the risk of aluminum exceeding the standard caused by aluminum element dissolved into vegetables.
But when the coating is damaged, or the aluminum pot without coating is not so safe. Although some studies say that even though there is not much aluminum dissolved in vegetables, it is safe to avoid using it once the coating is found to be damaged, especially if there are pregnant women or children at home.
5. Ceramic pot: a magic tool for making soup
Many children who like to cook soup will prepare a ceramic pot, which is very delicious when simmered slowly on a small fire.
When selecting:
Do not buy ceramic pots from unknown sources, because they may contain lead. Select products from regular manufacturers with clear test reports, which do not contain lead or whose lead content is within the range of national standards.
When used:
Avoid acidic foods, such as tomatoes and vinegar, which will accelerate the dissolution of lead in ceramic pots;
When the surface of the ceramic pot is damaged, or there are still yellow or some dirty stains on the surface after cleaning, do not use it.
Don't use ceramic containers to hold food, especially ceramic handicrafts bought during travel.
6. Copper pot: hot pot favorite
Generally, copper pots are rarely used at home, and they can only be seen when hot pot is rinsed outside.
The copper pot is heated evenly, but once the heavy metal copper ion is released, it is easy to overdo, causing nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Therefore, the surface of copper pot will be coated to prevent the release of copper. Remember to pay attention to the condition of the coating, and stop using it immediately in case of any damage.
It is worth noting that in some rural areas, or older people, there may be some copper pots with a sense of age in their hands. At that time, the coating material was not good enough, possibly containing tin and nickel. If you find this old copper pot, you'd better not use it.
7. Cutting board: be sure to dry after washing
It is better to choose cutting boards made of plastic, marble, tempered glass or high-temperature ceramic, because they are easy to clean. However, wood or bamboo chopping boards are not easy to clean and easy to breed bacteria.
It is recommended to prepare at least 2 cutting boards and separate raw and cooked food.
Tips for cleaning the cutting board:
After each use, wash with hot water and a little detergent. Then wash it with flowing water, dry it naturally or wipe it with kitchen paper.
8. Sponge ball: disinfect and replace in time
Sponge balls used for washing dishes and pans are very easy to breed bacteria and fungi. Moreover, detergent, water, bleach and so on can not effectively kill pathogenic microorganisms.
Here are three methods:
Change one piece every week;
Put the sponge in the microwave oven for one minute to kill 99% of microorganisms;
If there is a dishwasher, use the washing and drying cycle function, and set the temperature above 60 ℃.
