Technical Description

1.1 Bamboo: the perfect material for toothpicks.

The main material of bamboo toothpicks is bamboo, which is a natural plant material that grows in mountainous areas and woodlands. It is strong and durable but also has a certain degree of elasticity. This makes bamboo very suitable for making toothpicks.
The first step in making bamboo toothpicks is to cut the bamboo into appropriate lengths. The maker needs to cut the bamboo according to the purpose of the toothpick and the required length.
Next, the cut bamboo will undergo a series of processing and trimming, such as peeling, cutting into thin strips, etc. After that, the maker will polish the bamboo to make its surface smoother.
Then, the bamboo will be cut into the shape of a toothpick and trimmed by machine or hand. After the trimming is completed, the two ends of the toothpick will be carefully polished to avoid scratching the mouth.
Finally, the bamboo toothpick will be disinfected, cleaned, and packaged to ensure its hygiene and quality.

1.2 Bamboo toothpicks and the heat: a careful balance.

Heat resistance of bamboo toothpicks. According to relevant research, bamboo toothpicks will deform or soften when exposed to high temperatures for a short period. This is because the components in bamboo, such as cellulose, hemicellulose, and lignin, tend to lose their structural stability at high temperatures.

Therefore, when bamboo toothpicks are used in high-temperature environments, care should be taken not to overheat or continuously expose them to high temperatures, so as not to affect the use effect or even cause deformation. If you need to use toothpicks in a high-temperature environment, you can choose toothpicks made of specially treated bamboo, or thicker bamboo toothpicks. This can improve the heat resistance of bamboo toothpicks and ensure their reliability and durability in high-temperature environments.

Things to note when bamboo toothpicks go in the oven

2.1 Note that bamboo toothpicks go in the oven, which is usually below 200°C, to prevent the toothpicks from burning, deforming, or producing harmful gases. Also, avoid putting bamboo toothpicks into the oven when they are wet, otherwise they will burn or produce smoke, which is dangerous.

Therefore, please dry the bamboo toothpicks thoroughly before use. At the same time, do not leave them for too long. When using bamboo toothpicks for baking, always pay attention to the temperature of the oven and the conditions inside the oven to prevent the toothpicks from being over-baked and deteriorating or catching fire.

Finally, avoid placing the bamboo toothpick close to the oven’s heating element to prevent premature carbonization.

2.2 After using the bamboo toothpick, be sure to clean it thoroughly and dry it. This will ensure hygiene and safety the next time you use it. Try to avoid reusing bamboo toothpicks that are too worn and carbonized to avoid food contamination or bad taste.

Conclusion

Bamboo burns easily at high temperatures. Therefore, bamboo toothpicks that go in the oven may be affected by high temperatures, causing deformation, burning, and even fire. Secondly, ovens are usually electrical devices used to heat food, and the temperature is often high, especially in baking mode.

If bamboo toothpicks are placed in the oven, once the temperature rises, the temperature near the ignition point of the bamboo toothpick will exceed its tolerance limit, which will cause accidents with the bamboo toothpick and bring potential risks to the user. Therefore, we do not recommend bamboo toothpicks go in the oven

If you need to use toothpicks when baking food, we recommend choosing non-flammable metal toothpicks or food-grade plastic toothpicks. Toothpicks made of these materials have high-temperature resistance and can withstand the high-temperature environment of the oven, while also ensuring the safety and health of food.