Tips on the purchase and use of food-related products - ceramic tableware

Ceramic tableware

Ceramic dining sets are silicate products made of inorganic non-metal as the main material and fired by certain production process, including plates, cups, bowls, dishes, jars, pots and other ceramic dining sets. With advanced technology, a variety of styles, exquisite appearance and other advantages, very much in line with our traditional table aesthetics, commonly used in homes and hotels and restaurants. In the purchase and use of ceramic dining sets, in addition to concern about fragile, colored glaze may contain lead, cadmium and other heavy metal elements, but also need to pay attention to the following issues.

Selection tips

1. Ceramic tableware produced by regular manufacturers and sold at regular points of sale should be purchased, and attention should be paid to whether there are instructions and product qualification certificates, and whether the product name, material, executive standard, name, address and contact information of the manufacturer should be indicated, so as to avoid purchasing unqualified "three noes" products.

2. Products with relatively light color or processed by underglaze color technology should be selected. Products with uneven patterns or too many decorative patterns on the surface in contact with food should not be selected.

3. Ceramic tableware products with correct appearance, bright glaze, no odor, crack, gap or missing pattern should be purchased. In addition, children's ceramic tableware should try to buy lighter products to avoid scratches caused by children's small strength and falling.

Usage tips

1. After buying ceramic tableware, consumers can boil the tableware with boiling water (or add a small amount of vinegar) before using it, which has the effect of sterilization and disinfection.

2. Ceramic tableware should not contain salt, soy sauce, vinegar, vegetable soup and other foods for a long time. These foods generally contain a large amount of electrolytes. If they are exposed for a long time, lead, cadmium and other substances in the tableware may react electrochemically with electrolytes, causing heavy metal elements to dissolve and contaminate the food.

3. Ceramic tableware is heavy, not resistant to falling and touching, and easy to be damaged. It is fragile. It is recommended to replace it directly after cracks and damage. Children can use it safely under the escort of adults.

4. For ceramic tableware that may be used in microwave ovens, ovens and dishwashers, products marked "microwave ovens, ovens and dishwashers" shall be purchased.

5. Ceramic tableware products marked for decoration cannot be used to contain food, because the migration of heavy metals in such products may not meet the limit requirements of relevant food safety standards.