1. Using food wrap while it is still hot
After the food is cooked, you need to let it cool before wrapping it with food wrap. If you wrap it while it is still hot, the wrap may become soft, which is not good. Therefore, it is not advisable to wrap it immediately while the food is still hot. Any food before putting it in the fridge also needs time to cool down.
2. Using food wrap for microwave
Using food wrap for microwaving is a very wrong and harmful practice for health. Because the food wrap is similar to nylon in its composition, it contains chemicals such as Phthalates and DEHA. These chemicals will melt when exposed to high temperatures.
3. Not wrapping foods with a lot of oil
For foods with a lot of oil, it is not advisable to use food wrap. Instead, you should transfer the food to a covered container for refrigeration, which is safer. Because when food with a lot of oil comes into contact with the food wrap, it will generate harmful chemicals that can affect the digestive system. Also, do not use wrap for foods in acidic, alkaline, or high-temperature environments. These harmful substances will contaminate the food and affect the endocrine system, leading to early development in girls and reproductive issues in boys.
4. Not wrapping food too tightly
Food wrap should be kept about 2 to 2.5cm away from the food. If the wrap is tightly wrapped around the food, chemicals or bacteria in the wrap can penetrate the food.
5. Not using wrap for vegetables and fruits
Experts recommend not using food wrap for vegetables and fruits such as carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, etc. because when wrapped, the natural vitamin C content in them will significantly decrease. After 1 day of using food wrap to preserve 100g of carrots, the vitamin C content loss is 3.4mg, sweet potatoes decrease by 3.8mg, and cucumbers decrease equivalent to 5 tangerines.
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