This study has been conducted by an environmental research organization. They have stated in their study that they have taken samples of 10 types of salt and sugar, which include rock salt, sea salt, local raw salt, or some 5 types of sugar that they have purchased from both online stores and local markets.
The microplastic found in salt and sugar ranges from 0.1 mm to 5 mm.
The Microplastic concentration found in salts samples was ranged from 6.70 pieces to 89.15 pieces/kilogram.
The highest microplastic concentration is in iodized salt, which is 89.15 pieces per kilogram, or the lowest Microplastic concentration is in organic raw salt, which is 6.70 pieces per kilogram.
The Microplastic concentration found in sugar samples was ranged from 11.85 pieces to 68.25 pieces per kilogram. The highest microplastic concentration is in nonorganic sugar.
Salts and sugar are rich in sodium and glucose, respectively, which boosts overall metabolism and health.
Here, in the name of taste, Indian brands are feeding plastic to the people of India, which is very harmful for the health of the people.
These Indian brands mix microplastic in the form of multicolored thin fiber and films with salts and sugar, the report says.
What are microplastics, and why are they harmful to humans?
Microplastic is any plastic that is less than 5 mm in length. And these are very harmful for human health.
If a human being eats microplastic in any form then his/her DNA will be affected and there will be changes in genes activities which will increase the chances of getting cancer.
W.H.O. said that humans eat more salts or sugar than the limit.
Salt limit
Sugar limit
Objective of this study?
Toxic Link director Mr. Ravi Aggarwal said that we conducted this study so that we can contribute to the scientific database so that the global plastic treaty issue can be addressed or action can be taken on it.
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