Lunch boxes can be a practical option for storing raw food ingredients as well as leftovers. By using a food box, food preparation or the process of cooking and preparing food is faster. Storage in the kitchen is also neater by using a food box. In addition, the use of food boxes is also a way to get rid of lizards from food so that food hygiene is maintained.
But are the food boxes that you use safe to maintain the quality of the food and the nutritional content in it? Some food boxes contain harmful chemicals which when mixed with food have the potential to cause health problems such as neurological disorders, heart problems, to cancer.
These risks can be avoided if you use quality food boxes. Follow the tips to choose it below!
Use quality plastic food boxes
Plastic food boxes are more often used because they are cheaper and fairly durable than other containers made of glass, metal, and other glassware. However, plastic food boxes contain a chemical, Bisophenol A or better known as BPA.
If the BPA contained in plastic food boxes enters the food in excess, it can trigger the growth of cancer cells and cell mutations in the womb.
Now there are many plastic food box products that no longer use BPA so it is safer and healthier to store food. Use glass containers for heat-resistant and stain-resistant food boxes.
Not all foodstuffs can be stored in plastic food boxes. Food items that contain spices and oils can leave stains that are difficult to clean if stored in plastic food boxes.
Choose a glass food box to store flavored and oily food ingredients so that they are easy to clean and do not leave odors. Glass food boxes are also great containers for cooking in the oven or microwave because they are resistant to high heat and pressure.
Also be careful with glass materials that break easily due to extreme temperature changes. The borosilicate glass lunch box is strong enough that food can be stored in the refrigerator and heated directly in the microwave . Make sure the food box has an airtight lid.
The tightly closed food box keeps food hygienic because it is protected from the reach of dirty outside air, insects, and bacteria. Tight lids also protect food from leaking in the refrigerator and prevent oxidation so that the freshness of the food can be maintained.
Apart from the cover, some other features are also important to consider. Food boxes made of thick material are more effective at resisting bacteria and have a longer shelf life. There is also a food box for fruit and vegetables that is equipped with a vent slider or circulation system on its surface. Choose a multifunctional food box for more practical storage.
The multifunctional food box can be used to store raw food ingredients as well as a container for serving utensils.
In addition to being more effective in cooking and preparing food, the use of multifunctional food boxes can also save storage space because not too many food boxes are used.
Especially if the multifunctional food box is equipped with a smart saver design through a modular form so that it can be stacked easily.
Pay attention to the food grade certificate on the food box!
The quality of the food box can be determined from the material it is made of. Choose a food
box that is certified food grade – for the material – from a trusted institution.
Usually there is a code under the food box indicating how safe the material used is. For example, on plastic food boxes, numbers 3 and 7 indicate the use of BPA and phthalates in the material.
In addition to choosing the right food box, care also needs to be taken so that the food box can be used many times so that it can reduce household waste. Come on, be more careful in the use of food boxes
