On social media, a clip was shared saying Do not use tissue paper to absorb fried oil. Because there are various dangerous substances from paper, such as dioxin from chlorine used in bleaching paper. Is this true? ?? Check the facts with experts. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanyarat Jinkankan, Lecturer, Department of Packaging and Materials Technology Faculty of Agro-Industry Kasetsart University This matter must be looked at first. What components does 'tissue paper' have? And tissue paper has many levels and grades. 'Tissue' besides having fibers also has other chemical components added to it. To improve functionality, for example, it may make the fibers stronger. At the same time, there may also be unintentional contaminants (such as from recycled fibers). Therefore, you should get to know Each type of 'tissue paper' first What grade is it? And is it allowed to touch food (Food Grade) or not? Tissue paper production process Is caustic soda or chlorine used as bleach ? Bleaching is the removal of lignin, a co mponent that makes fibers stick together. Makes the paper more white. Chlorine group compounds I understand that there is a search for other groups of substances to replace. To reduce the chance of accidental contamination. But it depends on the grade of paper as well. The word "grade" means the quality level and strength level of the paper. Contamination level What was shared said Bleach in tissue paper When it interacts with fats or proteins in food, corrosion occurs. When ingested, it will destroy the mucosa of the mouth, pharynx, and down to the stomach, is that true ? Corrosion is when the paper is exposed to neutral conditions such as acidity or alkalinity. Therefore, the pH level in the paper is not high enough to cause general tissue corrosion. In the production process, alkalis are used. But along the way there was a cleansing of the pulp. Membrane formation These various processes will cause the alkalinity level to decrease. Therefore, if corrosion occurs, it is considered very unlikely that it will corrode the tissue. Or if it comes into contact with the tissue, it is very unlikely that corrosion will occur. Chlorine is used to bleach tissues. A substance called dioxin will be created. Which is a carcinogen, right ? This point talks about the case if there is chlorine as a component first. There may be a chance that dioxins will form, but dioxins are compounds that occur accidentally. in chemical processes In addition to dioxin There is another one called furans. In this family there are also many other chemical substances that are in the same family. (Not the only type of substance) This group of substances may occur in the case of high temperature combustion. And there is chlorine as an element. The most important thing is to use paper to match the purpose of use ? If you choose to use the right paper Right type of use There will be higher safety. If that kind of paper It is commercially produced paper for food packaging. or can touch food must meet the requirements It can be considered saf e. In the case of paper that is produced without the intention of being used in contact with food, such as toilet paper, and then the consumer uses it to absorb oil. or used to come into contact with food Chances of insecurity will occur. Dangers of using tissue paper to absorb oil from fried foods What is this pattern that they share ? If it is a quality paper that is not intended for food contact It shouldn't be used at all. But the type of chemical that peels off It may have to be clearly proven. It may not be as reported. Using various items according to their intended purpose. will be appropriate and increase safety in use Interview by Natthawat Jitman Compiled by Komsthanon Sukajjasakul See more. Be sure before sharing: Is it really dangerous to use tissue paper to absorb the oil from fried food? Source: Thai News Agency
On social media, a clip was shared saying Do not use tissue paper to absorb fried oil. Because there are various dangerous substances from paper, such as dioxin from chlorine used in bleaching paper. Is this true? ?? Check the facts with experts. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanyarat Jinkankan, Lecturer, Department of Packaging and Materials Technology Faculty of Agro-Industry Kasetsart University This matter must be looked at first. What components does 'tissue paper' have? And tissue paper has many levels and grades. 'Tissue' besides having fibers also has other chemical components added to it. To improve functionality, for example, it may make the fibers stronger. At the same time, there may also be unintentional contaminants (such as from recycled fibers). Therefore, you should get to know Each type of 'tissue paper' first What grade is it? And is it allowed to touch food (Food Grade) or not? Tissue paper production process Is caustic soda or chlorine used as bleach ? Bleaching is the removal of lignin, a co mponent that makes fibers stick together. Makes the paper more white. Chlorine group compounds I understand that there is a search for other groups of substances to replace. To reduce the chance of accidental contamination. But it depends on the grade of paper as well. The word "grade" means the quality level and strength level of the paper. Contamination level What was shared said Bleach in tissue paper When it interacts with fats or proteins in food, corrosion occurs. When ingested, it will destroy the mucosa of the mouth, pharynx, and down to the stomach, is that true ? Corrosion is when the paper is exposed to neutral conditions such as acidity or alkalinity. Therefore, the pH level in the paper is not high enough to cause general tissue corrosion. In the production process, alkalis are used. But along the way there was a cleansing of the pulp. Membrane formation These various processes will cause the alkalinity level to decrease. Therefore, if corrosion occurs, it is considered very unlikely that it will corrode the tissue. Or if it comes into contact with the tissue, it is very unlikely that corrosion will occur. Chlorine is used to bleach tissues. A substance called dioxin will be created. Which is a carcinogen, right ? This point talks about the case if there is chlorine as a component first. There may be a chance that dioxins will form, but dioxins are compounds that occur accidentally. in chemical processes In addition to dioxin There is another one called furans. In this family there are also many other chemical substances that are in the same family. (Not the only type of substance) This group of substances may occur in the case of high temperature combustion. And there is chlorine as an element. The most important thing is to use paper to match the purpose of use ? If you choose to use the right paper Right type of use There will be higher safety. If that kind of paper It is commercially produced paper for food packaging. or can touch food must meet the requirements It can be considered saf e. In the case of paper that is produced without the intention of being used in contact with food, such as toilet paper, and then the consumer uses it to absorb oil. or used to come into contact with food Chances of insecurity will occur. Dangers of using tissue paper to absorb oil from fried foods What is this pattern that they share ? If it is a quality paper that is not intended for food contact It shouldn't be used at all. But the type of chemical that peels off It may have to be clearly proven. It may not be as reported. Using various items according to their intended purpose. will be appropriate and increase safety in use Interview by Natthawat Jitman Compiled by Komsthanon Sukajjasakul See more. Be sure before sharing: Is it really dangerous to use tissue paper to absorb the oil from fried food? Source: Thai News Agency
On social media, a clip was shared saying Do not use tissue paper to absorb fried oil. Because there are various dangerous substances from paper, such as dioxin from chlorine used in bleaching paper. Is this true? ?? Check the facts with experts. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Thanyarat Jinkankan, Lecturer, Department of Packaging and Materials Technology Faculty of Agro-Industry Kasetsart University This matter must be looked at first. What components does 'tissue paper' have? And tissue paper has many levels and grades. 'Tissue' besides having fibers also has other chemical components added to it. To improve functionality, for example, it may make the fibers stronger. At the same time, there may also be unintentional contaminants (such as from recycled fibers). Therefore, you should get to know Each type of 'tissue paper' first What grade is it? And is it allowed to touch food (Food Grade) or not? Tissue paper production process Is caustic soda or chlorine used as bleach ? Bleaching is the removal of lignin, a co mponent that makes fibers stick together. Makes the paper more white. Chlorine group compounds I understand that there is a search for other groups of substances to replace. To reduce the chance of accidental contamination. But it depends on the grade of paper as well. The word "grade" means the quality level and strength level of the paper. Contamination level What was shared said Bleach in tissue paper When it interacts with fats or proteins in food, corrosion occurs. When ingested, it will destroy the mucosa of the mouth, pharynx, and down to the stomach, is that true ? Corrosion is when the paper is exposed to neutral conditions such as acidity or alkalinity. Therefore, the pH level in the paper is not high enough to cause general tissue corrosion. In the production process, alkalis are used. But along the way there was a cleansing of the pulp. Membrane formation These various processes will cause the alkalinity level to decrease. Therefore, if corrosion occurs, it is considered very unlikely that it will corrode the tissue. Or if it comes into contact with the tissue, it is very unlikely that corrosion will occur. Chlorine is used to bleach tissues. A substance called dioxin will be created. Which is a carcinogen, right ? This point talks about the case if there is chlorine as a component first. There may be a chance that dioxins will form, but dioxins are compounds that occur accidentally. in chemical processes In addition to dioxin There is another one called furans. In this family there are also many other chemical substances that are in the same family. (Not the only type of substance) This group of substances may occur in the case of high temperature combustion. And there is chlorine as an element. The most important thing is to use paper to match the purpose of use ? If you choose to use the right paper Right type of use There will be higher safety. If that kind of paper It is commercially produced paper for food packaging. or can touch food must meet the requirements It can be considered saf e. In the case of paper that is produced without the intention of being used in contact with food, such as toilet paper, and then the consumer uses it to absorb oil. or used to come into contact with food Chances of insecurity will occur. Dangers of using tissue paper to absorb oil from fried foods What is this pattern that they share ? If it is a quality paper that is not intended for food contact It shouldn't be used at all. But the type of chemical that peels off It may have to be clearly proven. It may not be as reported. Using various items according to their intended purpose. will be appropriate and increase safety in use Interview by Natthawat Jitman Compiled by Komsthanon Sukajjasakul See more. Be sure before sharing: Is it really dangerous to use tissue paper to absorb the oil from fried food? Source: Thai News Agency