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There are still a lot of people do not really care with food packaging. Though the packaging plays an important role in determining whether or not food is safe for consumption, particularly processed food. When food is packed with plastic or material containing toxic, it is quite possible content of toxins can contaminate food and entry into the body.
One of the toxic chemicals that are often found in containers such as plastic or canned food is Bisphenol-A (BPA). Substance that is usually not mentioned in the labeling of food or beverage composition. But that does not mean we do not eat them. Unconsciously, BPA can enter the body when we are not prudent in the selection of packaged processed foods.
BPA is a substance has been used for food packaging since the 1950s. BPA is a synthetic estrogen found in beverage packaging that can be reused, DVDs, mobile phones, eyeglass lenses and part of the automobile.
In the market or supermarket, we used to find BPA in drinking water products are packaged based plastic polikarbonatdan and some canned food. This substance can also be found in thermal paper used as bill payment at the checkout.
BPA is used for cans and bottles can be absorbed into the food and drinks. BPA can be absorbed perfectly in canned food products are acidic, salty or fatty foods such as milk, tomatoes, fish, soups, and vegetables. With the increasing use of BPA in food packaging, it is not impossible these chemicals masik easily enter the body.
Survey conducted by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the United States in 2003 to 2004 found that 93 percent of the 2,500 respondents had BPA in their bodies. In 2011, research by the Harvard School of Public Health found that people who ate canned soup each day for five days experienced a 1,000 percent increase in BPA up in his body. The increase in substance it found BPA in the urine as compared with those who ate fresh soup for 5 days.
BPA is also starting to break even on the product bottle. However before BPA can be transferred from dish packs, the following tips to reduce the presentation
According to experts from Duke Medicine, animal studies have raised concerns that the health effects of BPA might affect humans. This substance is believed to cause a variety of disorders, ranging from reproductive organs, behavior, obesity and cancer.
Match the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also been aware of this issue and begin to take steps to limit exposure to BPA in food products, including banning the use of BPA in baby bottles.
BPA until now has not banned its use in plastic packaging. However, to limit and reduce the threat of explanation, here are the steps that can be taken:
1. Select a package labeled 'BPA-free' or 'BPA Free'
2. Choose packaging made of glass, porcelain, or stainless steel instead of aluminum and plastic
3. Do not select platik bottles with recycling code or number 3 or 7 on adasar bottle. No. 6 also should not be selected.
4. Do not heat plastic containers in the microwave
5. Do not wash or re-using packaging with no labels 'BPA-free' or 'BPA Free.'
6. Reduce consumption of food in cans unless labeled "BPA-free" or "BPA Free."
In addition to the tips above, the following three types of plastic packaging that must be avoided:
1. 3 numbered plastic packaging Packaging is made from PVC which stimulates the growth of cancer cells (carcinogens). Code or number 3 may release toxins in food and beverages. Risk would be higher if the packaging washed, heated, or cooled. Flexible plastic packaging containing BPA has a great opportunity.
2. Plastic containers numbered 6. The packaging is made of PS, or commonly known as Styrofoam. This packaging will release toxins when heated.
3. Plastic containers numbered 7 (Other). Found in baby bottles, water bottles and other packaging. No. 7 contain bisphenol A. These substances have an effect on changes in neural and behavioral performance, as well as early puberty.
Source : livestrong
