Wooden spoons and the surprising risks for scrambled eggs
We can find kitchen utensils made of wood, plastic, metals, or ceramics in stores. Interestingly, when it comes to stirring scrambled eggs, a wooden spoon or spatula might not be the ideal choice.
Wooden kitchen utensils are very convenient to use, safe for health, and do not scratch pans. Choosing them is definitely more environmentally friendly than opting for plastic alternatives. Unfortunately, using wooden spatulas or spoons does carry some risks. What exactly is the problem?
Making scrambled eggs? Don't stir them with a wooden spoon
Firstly, due to their porous nature, wooden kitchen utensils can be much harder to clean thoroughly. Small particles, such as bits of egg, can easily get stuck in the small crevices and be very difficult to remove. However, this isn't the only problem.
Bacteria multiply quickly on wood. The material's absorbent nature makes it an ideal breeding ground for germs. If we neglect wooden utensils, bacteria can quickly overrun them, potentially causing food poisoning. If you prefer wooden kitchen utensils, always clean them thoroughly immediately after cooking.
A good alternative would be to replace your favourite wooden spatula with a silicone one. Utensils made from silicone are durable, easy to clean, and safe for our health.
Dyou have these utensils in your kitchen? It's better not to use them
On Facebook, Sylwia Panek once highlighted the dangers of certain kitchen accessories. The blogger advised against using utensils made of black nylon and suggested being cautious of products from sites like Aliexpress.
"Firstly, it often becomes apparent only years later that something was unsafe, and then it gets banned. Secondly, there are also products available in stores that shouldn't be there, and inspections can't catch everything. Or they catch them and withdraw them, which is usually reported on the website of the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate," Sylwia Panek explained.
