Chopsticks are a daily necessity for China people. What kind of chopsticks is better?

People in China have used chopsticks for thousands of years, and even many foreigners are learning how to use chopsticks now. Chopsticks are one of the indispensable items in the process of eating Chinese food, and they are also the daily necessities that China people cannot live without every day. So when choosing chopsticks, which material is better?

The material of chopsticks

Chopsticks made of bamboo and wood are the most widely used. Chopsticks made of metal are common now, such as stainless steel and titanium. In China, the earliest discovered metal chopsticks were copper chopsticks unearthed in Anyang, Henan Province, and the ancients often used silver chopsticks. There is a kind of chopsticks made of animal bones, which is rare now. In ancient China, there were also fired ceramic chopsticks. Besides, they were made of ivory. But ivory chopsticks can only be used by kings, and they are relatively high-grade products. Fast food is very popular now, and many businesses will provide plastic or disposable wooden chopsticks.

What kind of chopsticks is better?

Paint chopsticks and plastic chopsticks are not recommended. Both kinds of chopsticks will produce some harmful substances when heated, which are harmful to human health and environmental protection. Secondly, it is not recommended to use metal chopsticks, which have strong thermal conductivity and are easy to burn when used. Bamboo chopsticks and wooden chopsticks are environmentally friendly, but they are prone to mildew and need to be cooked and disinfected regularly. Compared with other chopsticks, ceramic chopsticks are safer and more environmentally friendly, easy to clean and very durable.

So in general, wooden or bamboo chopsticks are a good choice, but we should pay attention to frequent disinfection to avoid mildew; In addition, don't choose painted chopsticks just to look good, which is harmful to people's health.