Tinned tomatoes are one of the most versatile cooking ingredients of all time. From delicious pasta sauces to hearty stews, spicy curries, and pizza bases, canned tomatoes are a staple for all home cooks. But did you know there is often more lurking in the can? That’s right, most tinned tomatoes (and almost all other …
Bisphenol A, better known as BPA, is an industrial synthetic chemical usually founds in plastics, including plastic food packaging. However, a lesser-known use of BPA is in metal food and drink cans. Epoxy resins that contain BPA coat the inside of these cans and act as a sealant, preventing the contents inside the tin from …
Many of us are choosing to go plastic-free in as many ways as we can and this includes appliances. This isn’t just for environmental reasons; health concerns play a role too. If you’re looking for a kettle with minimal amounts of plastic, we’ve reviewed 6 of the best below. Not all of these kettles are …
If you want to minimise your plastic waste or go entirely zero-waste, it’s likely you’ve dug out your mum’s vintage Tupperware containers or invested in some cute plastic food storage containers from your local second-hand store. However, using old Tupperware or plastic food containers like these might not be the most sensible or healthy option. …
Freezer bags are very useful for storing all kinds of food and liquids, but are they safe? There is growing evidence that storing food in plastic can lead to the transfer of harmful chemicals, which negatively effect our hormonal health in particular. The transfer of chemicals is typically greater when plastic is heated, for example …
BPA (bisphenol-A) is a chemical often found in plastics, but lesser known is the fact that it can be found in a range of other objects, including tin cans. Widely used in plastic food packaging, BPA, also known as bisphenol-A, is also used in food and drinks cans as a sealant. Metal cans may corrode …
