Tag: Silicone utensils

With growing awareness of chemicals like PFAS and microplastics, more home cooks are questioning the materials used in their cookware. Finding genuinely non-toxic and durable kitchen tools is a priority for a healthier kitchen environment, and the best choice depends on specific cooking needs and maintenance preferences.

According to a study published in *PLOS ONE*, certain chemicals, like cyclic monomers and oligomers, can migrate from polyamide utensils into food, especially when cooking with alcohol. This raises a critical question for many home cooks: are nylon utensils unhealthy?