With the development of science and technology, the varieties and materials of kitchen utensils have gradually increased. Among them, the most popular is the kitchen utensils made of silicone. Mainly silicone spatula, suitable for all non-stick pans, enamel pans and other pans. Compared with metal shovels, silicone shovels can be bent and fit more closely with the bottom of the pot. Its water-resistant, oil-resistant, non-stick pan and easy-to-clean features are also popular among cooking enthusiasts.

But many people still wonder if the silicone spatula is poisonous?

What is silicone?
Silica gel is a highly active adsorption material, which is an amorphous substance, and its chemical formula is mSiO2·nH2O. It is insoluble in water and any solvent, non-toxic and tasteless, chemically stable, and does not react with any substances except strong alkali and hydrofluoric acid. Various types of silica gel form different microporous structures due to different manufacturing methods. The chemical composition and physical structure of silica gel determine that it has many characteristics that are difficult to replace by other similar materials: high adsorption performance, good thermal stability, stable chemical properties, and high mechanical strength. Silica gel is divided into: macroporous silica gel, coarse-pored silica gel, B-type silica gel, and fine-pored silica gel according to the size of its pore size.

Are silicone spatula poisonous?
How can silicone be toxic? The stability of silica gel is still very good, especially high temperature and low temperature. It can be heated by microwave oven at high temperature without deformation or release toxic substances, and it can also be refrigerated in the refrigerator!

Because the texture of silica gel is closer to human skin, and it is non-toxic and odorless, so children's pacifiers are also made of silica gel, and good silica gel has the function of automatic disinfection, does not stain and is easy to clean. Now many fashionable families use silica gel Kitchen utensils, because it can cook completely with a microwave oven, which saves worry and time, and more importantly, does not produce oily smoke.

The benefits of silicone:
① Compared with ceramic, plastic and hardware tableware, silicone tableware is compatible with temperature. No matter whether the food is cold or hot, it can protect the temperature of the food itself, reduce the temperature change and loss, and the food placed in the silicone bowl or basin for a period of time can maintain the original temperature, and the corresponding temperature will not be transmitted to the user.
② The particularity of the silicone material itself is different from other materials, which makes the products produced by it have amazing use effects. For example, the silent food utensils that fall to the ground will not produce harmful substances after being cooked at high temperature.
③ Silicone tableware can be folded, kneaded, and flipped, and it will not take up space in your pocket, nor will it absorb oil. It has the function of desiccant itself, and it will not mold or change due to long-term storage.
④ Silicone tableware is very practical. Because of the temperature resistance of silica gel, it can withstand high temperatures of 240 ° C without deformation, and -40 ° C will not cause hardening, so this is a multi-purpose product. We can put it into the microwave without classification, without worrying about melting and aging and yellowing.
⑤ It is easy to clean, and you can use less or even no cleaning agent containing chemical substances. It is very practical and convenient, and it is very suitable for daily life.