Silicone kitchenware is becoming increasingly popular - spatulas, scrapers, baking molds, storage covers...Silicone kitchenware is becoming increasingly popular - spatulas, scrapers, baking molds, storage covers... almost every kitchen has several pieces.
almost every kitchen has several pieces.
But have you noticed: for the same silicone, why are some clearly labeled as "food grade" while others say nothing about it?
But have you noticed: for the same silicone, why are some clearly labeled as "food grade" while others say nothing about it?
Today, let's talk about: why must kitchen silicone products use food-grade silicone.
What is food-grade silicone?
Today, let's talk about: why kitchen silicone products must use food-grade silicone.
What is food-grade silicone?
Food-grade silicone refers to silicone materials that meet food safety standards and can come into direct contact with food.
Food-grade silicone refers to silicone materials that meet food safety standards and can come into direct contact with food.
The difference between it and ordinary silicone is not whether it is silicone, but in terms of material purity, types of additives, and control of harmful substance residues.
Food-grade silicone must undergo strict testing to ensure that no harmful substances are released when in contact with food. Common certification standards:
The difference between it and ordinary silicone is not whether it is silicone, but in terms of material purity, types of additives, and control of harmful substance residues.
China: GB 4806
USA: FDA
EU: LFGB
Food-grade silicone must undergo strict testing to ensure that no harmful substances are released when in contact with food.Why must kitchen silicone use food-grade?
Common certification standards:
First, direct contact with food, without an isolation layer.
China: GB 4806
USA: FDA
EU: LFGB
Spatulas for cooking, molds for baking, storage covers for hot soup - silicone directly contacts food.Why must kitchen silicone use food-grade?
First, direct contact with food, without an isolation layer.
If the material itself is not safe, harmful substances may migrate into the food.
Second, high temperatures accelerate the migration of substances.
Spatulas for cooking, molds for baking, storage covers for hot soup - silicone directly contacts food. If the material itself is not safe, harmful substances may migrate into the food.
The edge of a cooking pot can reach over 200°C, and ovens often operate at 180-220°C.Second, high temperatures accelerate the migration of substances.
The higher the temperature, the more small molecules in the material are likely to be released. Food-grade silicone has passed high-temperature migration tests, while ordinary silicone has not.
The edge of a cooking pot can reach over 200°C, and ovens often operate at 180-220°C.Third, oils and acidic foods are "accelerators".
The higher the temperature, the more small molecules in the material are likely to be released.Cooking with oil and baking with lemon or other acidic ingredients can accelerate the release of components. Food-grade silicone has passed high-temperature migration tests, while ordinary silicone has not.
Food-grade silicone is designed with these scenarios in mind.
Third, oils and acidic foods are "accelerators".
Fourth, kitchen products are used repeatedly, and safety must withstand the test of time.
Contact with oil when cooking, and may come into contact with acidic ingredients like lemons during baking.A silicone spatula may be used for one or two years. These will accelerate the release of components. Food-grade silicone is designed for these scenarios.
Food safety is not just "it's fine the first time you use it", but throughout the entire lifespan it must be safe.
Fourth, kitchen products are used repeatedly, and safety must withstand the test of time.
How to determine if it is food-grade?
1. Look at the label and certifications.A silicone spatula may be used for one or two years. Regular products will indicate "food grade silicone" or have FDA/LFGB certification.
2. Smell the odor. Food safety is not just "it's fine the first time you use it", but throughout the entire lifespan it must be safe.
How to determine if it is food-grade?
1. Food-grade silicone is basically odorless, or only has a very slight material smell, which disappears quickly after ventilation. Look at the label and certification. Strong odors or lingering odors should be cautious.
3. Regular products will indicate "food grade silicone" or have FDA/LFGB certification.
2. Feel the texture. Smell the odor. Food-grade silicone is dry and not sticky. Sticky, greasy feeling may indicate problems.
4. Food-grade silicone usually has no odor or only a very slight material smell, which disappears quickly after ventilation. Ask the supplier for a test report. Strong odors or lingering odors should be cautious.
3. Feel the texture. For bulk purchases, directly request an FDA or LFGB test report.
Food-grade silicone is dry and not sticky. Sticky, greasy feeling may indicate problems.
4.Hongxiangda's kitchen silicone standards
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Ask the supplier for a test report. For bulk purchases, directly request an FDA or LFGB test report.
At Hongxiangda, our kitchen silicone products are a key category that we strictly control:
Hongxiangda's kitchen silicone standards
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Raw material selection: Only food-grade silicone raw materials certified by FDA or LFGB are used
At Hongxiangda, our kitchen silicone products are a key category that we strictly control:
Raw material selection: Only food-grade silicone raw materials certified by FDA or LFGB are used
Sulfurization process: We adopt a platinum-catalyzed sulfurization system to ensure the purity of the materials
Comprehensive testing: Migration tests, odor tests, and appearance inspections are conducted for each batch
For kitchen silicone products, material safety is the bottom line.
Sulfurization process: We adopt a platinum-catalyzed sulfurization system to ensure the purity of the materials
Comprehensive testing: Migration tests, odor tests, and appearance inspections are conducted for each batch
If you are looking for a supplier of kitchen silicone products, please come to Hongxiangda and have a chat.For kitchen silicone products, material safety is the bottom line.
We have all the material reports, process parameters, and test records ready.If you are looking for a supplier of kitchen silicone products, please come to Hongxiangda and have a chat. We have all the material reports, process parameters, and testing records ready.