A dazzling array of chopsticks: blue, red, carved, painted with lacquer, blue and white porcelain, cartoon-shaped, and uniquely shaped. They are so beautiful you want to buy them, right? Yeah, me too. Every time I see them, I get an irresistible urge to buy them. But once you buy them, they just sit in a collection, occasionally taken out to look at, play with, or take pictures of, and that's it. So, what kind of chopsticks are the healthiest, most suitable, and most worthy of accompanying us through our daily meals?
1. The Best Choice --- Bamboo Chopsticks
When choosing chopsticks, bamboo chopsticks are the top and best choice. They are non-toxic, harmless, and very environmentally friendly. They are also the cheapest of all chopsticks. High-quality bamboo chopsticks won't deform even at high temperatures.
2. The Second Choice --- Unpainted Wooden Chopsticks
Wooden chopsticks? Many chopsticks are made of wood, so are they all usable? Of course not! I recommend unpainted wooden chopsticks. On the contrary, those painted wooden chopsticks are the ones I least recommend for everyone to use.
3. The Least Recommended --- Painted Chopsticks
Painted chopsticks are very beautiful and come in many shapes, but it is precisely these beautiful chopsticks that I least recommend for daily use. Because heavy metals like lead and organic solvents like benzene in the paint can create many unknown health hazards and affect your well-being.
4. Don't Be Cheap, Throw Them Away --- Plastic Chopsticks
Plastic chopsticks, 20 pairs for 10 yuan? It sounds and looks very cheap. Most importantly, they come in bright colors with many options, allowing you to distinguish between host and guest chopsticks by color alone. A colorful set in the cupboard is a pleasant sight. However, plastic chopsticks are quite brittle, easy to deform and melt when heated, and can produce substances harmful to your body. Would you still be willing to use them?
5. Chopsticks with a Unique Style --- Silver, Ceramic, and Stainless Steel Chopsticks
Silver chopsticks, Chinese-style ceramic chopsticks, and stainless steel chopsticks that have become popular in recent years with the spread of Korean cuisine all look great, but they are a bit heavy to use and don't feel good in the hand, especially for children and the elderly who may find them tiring. Moreover, they have high thermal conductivity, making it easy to burn your lips when picking up hot food. Ceramic chopsticks are fragile and not resistant to bumps, so they are not recommended as everyday tableware.