What Is the Difference Between Plastic and Food Grade Plastic?

Learn how food grade plastic differs from regular plastic and how to identify safe plastics for food storage using recycling codes.

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Plastic and food grade plastic differ in their safety for food storage. Food grade plastics are free from harmful chemicals like BPA and are designed to ensure that harmful compounds do not contaminate food. Look for the recycling codes 1, 2, 4, or 5 on the bottom of containers to identify food-safe plastics.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What does food grade plastic mean? Food grade plastic is a type of plastic that is safe for storing and handling food because it does not contain harmful chemicals that can contaminate the food.
  2. How can I identify food grade plastic? Food grade plastics can often be identified by recycling codes 1, 2, 4, or 5 on the bottom of containers, indicating they are safe for food contact.
  3. Is BPA found in all plastics? No, BPA is commonly found in some plastics but food grade plastics are specifically designed to be BPA-free to avoid contamination.

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