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Re: Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

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Post by kyriakos »

pmoriarty wrote: post #12

I've long ago stopped cooking or putting hot food in plastic containers.. not because of this but because of the possibility other harmful substances leeching from the plastic in to my food. Sure, there are some plastics labeled "for safe" and "BPA-free", but that doesn't guarantee some other plastic that's used doesn't contain harmful substances or cause as yet unknown side effects that just haven't been found by re…

In addition to not storing warm things in plastic, I also avoid storing liquids (e.g. food in sauce, stews etc) because I think its easier for plastic to contaminate the food. I am no expert so I may be over-reacting or completely wrong that dry food does any better in plastic.

Re: Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

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Post by kyriakos »

quaintdev wrote: post #5

Why we don't use glassware? It's perfect for food. 1. Easy for cleaning 2. Good glass container will look new for years with proper washing 3. It breaks. So it requires full attention of person handling it. We all want to live in present moment, don't we? Use glassware and you will be in the present moment more often ;)

Most glass containers have plastic lids. That's the only issue I have with them, otherwise its glass all the way.

Re: Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

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Post by beznet »

danielbln wrote: post #74
pmoriarty wrote: post #12

I've long ago stopped cooking or putting hot food in plastic containers.. not because of this but because of the possibility other harmful substances leeching from the plastic in to my food. Sure, there are some plastics labeled "for safe" and "BPA-free", but that doesn't guarantee some other plastic that's used doesn't contain harmful substances or cause as yet unknown side effects that just haven't been found by re…

As a daily Aeropress user, I wonder if I should maybe switch to something else. Thoughts?

reads this comment as I drink coffee from an Aeropress

Re: Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

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Post by joecool1029 »

danielbln wrote: post #74
pmoriarty wrote: post #12

I've long ago stopped cooking or putting hot food in plastic containers.. not because of this but because of the possibility other harmful substances leeching from the plastic in to my food. Sure, there are some plastics labeled "for safe" and "BPA-free", but that doesn't guarantee some other plastic that's used doesn't contain harmful substances or cause as yet unknown side effects that just haven't been found by re…

As a daily Aeropress user, I wonder if I should maybe switch to something else. Thoughts?

Only the first 2 versions of aeropress had BPA in them (the clear/light blue). Lab testing showed they didn't leech? The smoke colored ones don't have BPA, and the newer more expensive clear ones are made of something else without the issue (not sure all of them are glass). Some people used polyester filters with the aeropress that probably leech tons of microplastics.

I use a glass chemex with paper filters pretty frequently for larger quantity, and a Cona vacuum pot which is 100% glass for special occasions. Oh and a crofton (from aldi) carafe with a stainless insert for making cold brew.

Re: Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

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Post by dylan604 »

tetromino_ wrote: post #136
justinsaything wrote: post #95

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Or clumsy. Or a small child. Clumsy people and small children still need to eat, though.

This would be a good incentive to keep the floors clean so the food is not wasted

Re: Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

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Post by grugagag »

balder1991 wrote: post #128
grugagag wrote: post #112

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Why risk it when you could use a different container when microwaving? Convenience has a cost

It’s not just about the containers if you look at the big picture. Micro plastic is everywhere nowadays and if you set yourself to avoid it you’ll have a hard time. Even opening a plastic bottle releases micro plastic in the environment and now all supermarket food comes in plastic. Also the accumulated plastic seems to be reaching us already from the food chain, with marine food being full of micro plastic which goe…

Maybe at least avoid direct exposure when you can?

Re: Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

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Post by joecool1029 »

swsieber wrote: post #86
yetihehe wrote: post #80

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As aeropress user for many years, I don't think there's noticeable amount of microplastics coming from it, paper filter would also help with filtering out ANY debris. But, now microplastics are even in air you breathe, coming from anyone using artifical fibers near you.

> As aeropress user for many years, I don't think there's noticeable amount of microplastics coming from it How does one notice microplastics? Do you notice microplastics from anything?

I think maybe microwaving the aeropress is a bad idea for microplastic concern, but using near boiling water from a kettle in them may not be as bad. Less local heating and no potential to have any parts climb over boiling point.

Re: Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

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Post by joecool1029 »

adrian_b wrote: post #63
gumby wrote: post #41

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Dishes marketed under the Pyrex name are no longer borosilicates. The brand name was sold off (and in fact the company that bought it was recently discussed in HN as they also bought Instant Pot, and have gone bankrupt).

True, which is why any buyer must search for glassware that is said to be "borosilicate" and not search for "Pyrex", which has become a meaningless trademark. When you hold it in the hand, real borosilicate glassware is very easy to distinguish from other glassware, because it is noticeably less heavy.

I think old pyrex with borosilicate is always allcaps PYREX, new pyrex uses lowercase.

Re: Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

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Post by yetihehe »

swsieber wrote: post #86
yetihehe wrote: post #80

Earlier quoted context omitted.

As aeropress user for many years, I don't think there's noticeable amount of microplastics coming from it, paper filter would also help with filtering out ANY debris. But, now microplastics are even in air you breathe, coming from anyone using artifical fibers near you.

> As aeropress user for many years, I don't think there's noticeable amount of microplastics coming from it How does one notice microplastics? Do you notice microplastics from anything?

It's about how much microplastics is too much. After two years of use, I don't see a lot of plastic being eaten away comparing to a new one, so I don't think it's much of a deal.

Re: Microwaved plastic containers release microplastics into food

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Post by dxuh »

andrewstuart wrote: post #21

Slightly off topic but I threw out all my pots and pans with non stick surfaces. Nothing will convince me it’s safe to cook food to high temperature on whatever that chemical coating is. And after a while you notice the surface is wearing away…. where is it going? Into you and your family. All my pots and pans are stainless steel.

I mainly used stainless steel myself, but I have been losing weight in the last year and it's just too easy to cook with minimal (or no) oil in non-stick pans. Oil easily adds a lot of calories to everything.
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