Cooking issue with cheap plastic forks
I was cooking rice, beans and sausage for my friend and I but since we are living very low budget my only utensils were plastic forks, knives, and spoons (really cheap ones that come in packs of like 48). I was picking up the sausage in pieces and putting them in a bowl when I noticed the fork had begun to melt. Luckily these are not for until tomorrow but I was wondering if it is safe to eat them since the fork did not seem to leave any plastic behind and was only in the sausage for about 30 seconds. I just don't want to feed my friend contaminated sausage. Thanks.
Best Answer
The plastic fork just melt (soften) a little bit, no biggie, you should be able to eat that.
You should buy cheap cutlery at the dollar store, you do not need many, maybe 4 sets (fork, spoon knife); when your exchange session is over, just leave them in your apartment; no need to bring them back with you.
Using real cutlery and washing them is better for the environment than using cheap plastic cutlery and throwing them in the trash (*)
(*) Unless you buy expensive biodegradable or compostable cutlery.
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Is it safe to cook with plastic fork?
Plastic utensils produce harmful toxic byproducts that can contaminate food when heated. The toxic byproducts, known as oligomers, are formed during plastic production and may be poisonous to humans. When cooking with plastic utensils, scientists are warning people to keep contact with food as brief as possible.Is it OK to use plastic utensils?
Because plastic utensils are said to produce poisonous toxic byproducts when coming into contact with heat above 70\xb0C. These toxic byproducts are known as oligomers and are formed (unintentionally) during plastic production. Because they're so small, you may be eating them along with your breakfast, none the wiser.Is it safe to eat hot food with plastic utensils?
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Plastic cutlery items can't be recycled and are often thrown away. They often reach the wildlife in forests or waterbodies. According to scientists, plastic forks, knives, and spoons need around 200 years to decompose. And this is only possible under strong sunlight.More answers regarding cooking issue with cheap plastic forks
Answer 2
No it won't hurt you but for the money you spend on plastic you can find stainless at a thrift store or garage sale.
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