Due to its high-quality chemical properties, stainless steel is now also the mainstream material for various kitchen appliances. However, stainless steel also has strict grades according to its elements and processes. Not all stainless steels can be used to make food appliances. We need to strictly distinguish them when purchasing.
Where do you need food grade stainless steel?
Food-grade stainless steel is not used in all parts of home appliances. Generally, we need to carefully check the parts that are in direct contact with food materials. For example, our common oil pots, stainless steel thermos cups, inner walls of soymilk machines, etc., if they are made of metal, they need to strictly use food-grade stainless steel materials.
How to identify food grade stainless steel?
304 steel plate is the most widely used food grade stainless steel material. When purchasing, you can use the magnet to touch the surface of the steel plate. The qualified 304 steel plate and the magnet are not attractive. However, magnetism can only be said to be a proof method for identifying stainless steel, and cannot fully prove the qualification of the product. In addition, we can also purchase simple stainless steel identification reagents on the Internet, drop the reagents on the surface of household appliances, and observe their adhesion. grade of stainless steel. When we buy, it is best to choose products from big brands and indicate the materials used, so as to avoid the impact of three-no products on health.