The OCU says that most of us do not know how to use tuppers well and our health is in danger

At first glance, its use does not seem to have more of a twist than that of opening, inserting and closing. However, the Organization of Consumers and Users does not think so and, to prove it, has carried out a study. The conclusions leave no room for doubt: one in two respondents does not know how to use this type of container correctly. Something that is worrisome because a misuse of the packaging can cause harmful substances to be released that end up impregnating food.

Conducted on 1,048 people between the ages of 18 and 74, the study determined that only 47% of those surveyed knew that some packaging can release harmful chemical substances when they come into contact with acidic or fatty foods. Something that happens, above all, with plastic tuppers.

On the other hand, 27% of those surveyed are unaware of the symbols that mark the use that we can make of packaging (if it can be put in the microwave or dishwasher, etc). Information that can not only result in food contamination, but can also result in breaking electrical appliances.

Use a tupperware correctly and safely

To keep food fresh for longer or to transport it away from home, lunch boxes are very useful. However, you must also make safe use of them. Something that we will achieve by following these tips from the OCU:

1. don’t use worn packaging that give food a strange taste or smell.
2. It is always better to use glass, stainless steel and ceramic containers. The same goes for water bottles.
3. If in doubt, it is better to use the tuppers that contain the symbols of the glass and fork.
4. Avoid heating food in the same tupperware if it is plastic. do it better on a plate.
5. respect the maximum temperature defined by manufacturers.
6. Single-use containers are better. do not reuse them.
7. Never use bamboo containers mixed with plastic.
8. Avoid using aluminum foil to wrapping salty or acidic foods.

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