Disposable lunch boxes (hereinafter referred to as lunch boxes) belong to plastic disposable tableware. They are disposable tableware made of resin or other thermoplastic materials through thermoplastic molding. The lunch boxes have the characteristics of easy processing, high production efficiency, low cost and high quality. Lightweight and not easily damaged. It is often used in the takeout industry as the main food container. Common lunch boxes on the market mainly include: polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), etc. When purchasing and using lunch boxes, in addition to paying attention to the poor hygiene of the lunch boxes, microbial contamination, and the possibility that chemicals in the lunch boxes may migrate into the food, thereby affecting food safety, you also need to pay attention to the following issues:
Tips for purchasing disposable lunch boxes:
1. Look at the packaging: When purchasing lunch boxes, you should choose products that are well packaged, pay attention to the production date and shelf life, and avoid products that have exceeded the shelf life to prevent bacteria and mold.
2. Look at the label: You should see clearly whether the product name, material, name of the producer and/or distributor, and Address and contact information, production date and shelf life (when applicable), etc.
3. Look at the appearance: You should choose lunch boxes with a smooth surface and uniform color. Try to choose colorless and transparent products without decorative patterns.
4. Smell: You can first smell if there is any odor or smell. Normal lunch boxes should be odorless and tasteless. Using smelly lunch boxes to hold food may affect food safety, so purchase and use should be avoided.
