Baking is one of the most popular hobbies around the world. Have you ever thought about how safe your baking tools are?
When we bake, we want to make delicious treats for our family and friends. But it’s not just about taste—safety is important too. The tools we use, like cookie cutters, need to be food-grade safe. This means they are made from materials that won’t harm our food or our health. For example, Lainleys3dprinting cookie cutters are food-safe!
If a tool isn’t food-safe, it can leave harmful chemicals on your cookies, which is something no one wants. Studies have shown that unsafe materials in kitchen tools can cause health issues.
For example, some plastics can contain chemicals like BPA, which can be harmful if they get into our food. That’s why it’s so important to choose baking tools that are made from safe, tested materials.
In this blog, we’ll talk about what makes our cookie cutters food-safe and why that matters.
What Does "Food-Grade Safe" Mean?
When we say something is “food-grade safe,” it means that the material is safe to use with food. This material will not release harmful chemicals or substances into the food. Even when used in different conditions like heat.
Food-grade materials protect your health. Also, ensure that nothing dangerous comes into contact with what you eat.
To make sure a material is truly food-grade safe, it must meet certain standards.
For example, in the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets the rules for what can be considered food-grade. They test materials to ensure they don’t contain harmful chemicals that could cause health problems.
When a product is labeled as food-grade safe, it means it has passed these strict tests and is safe for use in your kitchen.
Materials Used in Lainleys3dprinting Cookie Cutters
PLA Material
At Lainleys3dprinting, our cookie cutters are made from PLA (Polylactic Acid). PLA is a bioplastic, meaning it’s made from natural resources, not from petroleum like traditional plastics. So PLA is a more eco-friendly choice. It’s also biodegradable, so it’s better for the environment in the long run.
Non-Toxic and BPA-Free
PLA is not only natural, but it’s also safe. It’s free from toxic chemicals like BPA, sometimes found in other plastics, and can harm health. By using PLA, we make sure our cookie cutters are safe to touch your food. You can use them with confidence, knowing they won’t add anything harmful to your delicious treats.
Intricate Detail
One of the best features of our cookie cutters is the intricate detail they provide. PLA allows for precise, sharp edges. Every shape you cut has clean lines and well-defined features. Whether you're creating a simple heart or a detailed dragon, the cutters capture every curve. So, your cookies will come out looking just like you imagined, with all the small details intact.
Easy to Clean
After a fun baking session, the last thing you want is a difficult cleanup. Lainleys3dprinting cookie cutters are designed to be easy to clean, making your baking experience even more enjoyable.
PLA is a smooth material, so dough and other ingredients don’t stick to it as much as they might with other materials. This means you can quickly rinse off any residue and get them ready for the next use.
The cookie cutters are also dishwasher-safe for convenience. Just pop them into the dishwasher, and they’ll come out clean and ready to use again.
Durability
Just because PLA is safe and eco-friendly doesn’t mean it’s weak. PLA is a strong and durable material, so our cookie cutters are built to last.
They can handle the pressure of cutting through dough and can be used again and again without wearing out. This means you get a product that is both safe and long-lasting, giving you great value for your money.
Study Summary: The Final Say in Food Safe 3D Printing
During the COVID-19, when PPE production was disrupted, many people started 3D printing items like masks and face shields. This raised the question: "Can 3D printed parts be safely cleaned and used with food or in medical settings?"
The researchers used simple hand washing with dish soap, followed by sanitizing with bleach, to see if 3D printed parts could reach safe levels of cleanliness. They tested various materials, including dirty 3D printed masks, to see how effective these cleaning methods were.
Key Findings
The results showed that 3D printed objects could be cleaned to a safe level for food contact, and possibly even for medical use.
Soap works incredibly well because it lowers the surface tension of water, allowing it to get into tiny pores where bacteria and viruses might hide. This study supports the idea that with proper cleaning, 3D printed parts can be safe for use with food.
If you want to dive deeper into the details of this study, you can find the full report here.