Beyond the food on your plate: Investigating sources of microplastic contamination in home kitchens.

ABSTRACT: Given that a substantial amount of time is spent in kitchens preparing food, the kitchen equipment used may be relevant in determining the composition and amount of microplastics ending up on our dinner plate. While previous research has predominantly focused on foodstuffs as a source of microplastics, we emphasise that micro- and nanoplastics are ubiquitous and likely originate from diverse sources. To address the existing knowledge gap regarding additional sources contributing to microplastics on our dinner plates, this review investigates various kitchen processes, utensils and equipment (excluding single-use items and foodstuffs) to get a better understanding of potential microplastic sources within a home kitchen. Conducting a narrative literature review using terms related to kitchen

SUBMITTER: Snekkevik VK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11336334 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature