In our daily life, there are countless items that come into contact with food, ranging from kitchenware to children's toys, from food packaging to tableware, etc. The material selection of these items is of vital importance, especially food-grade silicone, which plays an irreplaceable role in ensuring food safety and health. Today, let's take a deep look at what things must be made with food-grade silicone.
1、Kitchenware
① Baking molds
Whether making cakes, bread or cookies, baking molds are indispensable tools. Food-grade silicone baking molds have excellent high-temperature resistance and can remain stable in high-temperature environments without releasing harmful substances. It also has good flexibility, is convenient for demolding, and can ensure the integrity and appearance of baked goods. Compared with traditional metal molds, food-grade silicone molds do not undergo chemical reactions with food, avoiding the risk of metal ions seeping into food and thus ensuring the health and safety of food.
② Sealing ring
Many containers in the kitchen, such as food storage containers, rice cookers, pressure cookers, etc., all need to use sealing rings to prevent food from spoiling and leaking. Food-grade silicone rubber sealing rings have excellent sealing performance and corrosion resistance, and can maintain good sealing effects in various complex environments. It does not absorb or release unpleasant odors, nor does it undergo chemical reactions with food, thus ensuring the freshness and taste of the food. Meanwhile, food-grade silicone rubber sealing rings also have excellent temperature resistance, capable of adapting to the high-temperature environment in the kitchen without deforming or aging due to high temperatures, thus extending the product's service life.
③ Cooking tools such as spatulas and spoons
During the cooking process, tools such as spatulas and spoons come into direct contact with the food. Spatulas and spoons made of food-grade silicone have excellent high-temperature resistance and can remain stable at high temperatures without releasing harmful substances. They also have a soft texture and will not scratch the surface of the cookware, thus protecting the service life of the cookware. In addition, food-grade silicone cooking tools also have excellent cleaning performance, are easy to clean, and will not leave food residues or bacteria, thus ensuring the hygiene and safety of food.
2. Baby products
(1) Baby bottles
Baby bottles are items that babies use every day, and the safety of their materials is directly related to the health of babies. Food-grade silicone baby bottles have excellent high-temperature resistance, can withstand high-temperature disinfection, and will not release harmful substances. It also has a soft texture that can simulate a mother's nipples, making it easier for babies to accept. In addition, food-grade silicone baby bottles also have good transparency and anti-aging performance, making it convenient for parents to observe the milk volume and extending the product's service life. Compared with traditional glass baby bottles, food-grade silicone baby bottles are lighter and safer. They won't break when dropped, thus avoiding the risk of injury to babies.
(2) Pacifier
Pacifiers are close companions of babies and can help them relieve anxiety and discomfort. Food-grade silicone pacifiers are soft and safe, capable of simulating a mother's nipple, making babies feel comfortable and at ease. It also has excellent bite resistance, capable of withstanding the biting of infants without cracking or deforming, thus ensuring the safety of infants. In addition, food-grade silicone pacifiers also have excellent cleaning performance, are easy to clean and disinfect, can effectively prevent bacterial growth, and protect the oral health of infants.
(3) Bib
Babies often get their clothes dirty when eating, so bibs are indispensable items. Food-grade silicone bibs have excellent waterproof performance, which can prevent food and liquids from penetrating and keep babies' clothes clean. It also has a soft texture, which will not irritate the baby's skin. At the same time, it is easy to clean and disinfect, and can effectively prevent the growth of bacteria.
3. Food packaging
(1) Food preservation bags
Food preservation bags are commonly used tools for preserving food, which can prevent food from spoiling and oxidizing. Food-grade silicone food preservation bags have excellent air permeability and preservation performance. They can regulate the humidity and oxygen content inside the bags, thereby extending the shelf life of food. It also has a soft texture, which can closely adhere to the surface of food, reducing the entry of air and thus better protecting the food. In addition, food-grade silicone food storage bags also have excellent temperature resistance, remaining stable in both refrigerated and frozen environments without releasing harmful substances.
(2) Food sealing clips
After purchasing food, we often need to use a sealing clip to seal it to prevent it from spoiling and getting damp. Food-grade silicone rubber sealing clips have excellent sealing performance and corrosion resistance, and can tightly hold the opening of food packaging bags to prevent air from entering. It also has a soft texture, which will not scratch the surface of the packaging bag. At the same time, it has good cleaning performance, is easy to clean and disinfect, and can effectively prevent bacterial growth.
(3) Food containers
Food containers are used for storing and transporting food. The safety of their materials is directly related to the quality and safety of the food. Food-grade silicone food containers have excellent high-temperature resistance and sealing performance. They can withstand high-temperature disinfection and freezing storage without releasing harmful substances. It also has a soft texture, is convenient to use and clean, and can effectively prevent bacterial growth, thus ensuring the hygiene and safety of food.