Microplastics have become a worrying environmental reality, infiltrating every corner of our planet, including the foods we consume daily, such asoil. These tiny fragments of plastic, ranging from 5 millimeters to 330 micrometres, they represent a serious risk not only for natural ecosystems but also for human health.
There presence of microplastics in the oil can be attributed to several causes. First of all, contamination during the production and bottling processor, where the plastic particles may be released into the oil through wear and tear on machinery and plastic containers. Furthermore, oil can absorb microplastics when exposed to containers or plastic utensils during daily use, when in contact with water and air.
Recently the University of Bolognafor the first time, conducted a study on microplastics in oil and certified their presence in several edible vegetable oils from extra virgin, to olive and seed oil. The results confirming the presence of microplastics occurred after checking oils both in bottles Of Pet both in glass. The tests they happened on oils produced in Spain And in Italy.
The study reported by “Teatro Naturale indicates that:
“In the analysis of samples of oila was foundabundance microplastic media 1,140 x 350MP/L. The microplastics observed, being the majority of them fragments (81.2%), had dimensions of 100 microm (77.5%) and mainly composed of polyethylene (50.3%) e polypropylene (28.7%), among others. Statistical analysis revealed that there were no significant differences in particle abundance between vegetable oil or packaging types.”
Ingestion of microplastics through oil and other foods can lead to the accumulation of toxic substances in the human body. These particles can act as carriers for harmful contaminantsi, such as heavy metals and pesticides, which can be released into our body with potential harmful effects on health.
Source | Natural Theatre
