You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there’s no effective way to filter it out during evaporation. Buy rock salt. https://t.co/J9DdD93egR Thanks @PlasticsJenni
Global Pattern of Microplastics (MPs) in Commercial Food-Grade Salts: Sea Salt as an Indicator of Seawater MP Pollution.
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Across the discussions, users express strong support for the importance of the study, citing specific figures like the 90% prevalence rate, and express concern over the health risks associated with microplastics in common food items, which highlights both interest and perceived impact. Words like 'strikingly different' and phrases such as 'good indicator of pollution' illustrate a tone of concern and validation of the study’s significance.
Most discussions agree that microplastics are prevalent in sea salts and see the study as validating concerns about plastic pollution, evidenced by supportive remarks about the findings and recognition of sea salt as an environmental indicator.
The posts display high interest, with users questioning the health implications, potential filtering methods, and the sources of microplastics, indicating engagement with both the scientific findings and practical concerns.
Many comments reference specific data, such as the 90% microplastic presence in salts and regional differences, demonstrating deep engagement and active discussions on the methodology and implications.
Repeatedly, users emphasize the significant health and environmental risks, and some suggest changing consumer habits, showing that discussions are driven by an understanding of the research’s broader societal implications.
Abstract in brief
- Previous studies detected microplastics (MPs) in table salts but couldn't pinpoint their origin due to limitations; this study hypothesizes that sea salts reflect environmental MP pollution unless filtered out during production.
- A total of 39 salt brands from various locations, including 28 sea salts from 16 countries, were examined, revealing MP concentrations ranging from 0 to 1,674 MPs per kg, with Asian sea salts having notably higher levels.
- The findings show a significant correlation between unrefined sea salt MP content and both global plastic emissions and surrounding seawater MP pollution, suggesting Asia's role as a key area for plastic pollution and indicating that sea salt can effectively signal local MP levels.
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紙コップでコーヒーを一杯飲むと2万5000個のマイクロプラスチックを摂取する 不織布マスクもマイクロプラスチック 化繊の洋服かなぁ マイクロプラスチックは クロム・ カドミウムなどの有害な重金属を運ぶ媒体として機能する あれ?ワクに金属入ってなかったっけ? https://t.co/LD6L47oMyN https://t.co/rXZJHS9faQ https://t.co/WJeNqijqVn
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@FoodFirst_Ty @KenDBerryMD Microplastics found in 90 percent of table salts. Study:https://t.co/x8NOq89rQb
For those that want to see the whole study, use Sci-Hub for this: https://t.co/b4dBvNrHe5
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@ChefGruel Oh yeah table salt certainly has no microplastics. You lost the argument here man just back down. https://t.co/VdykarwYE3 https://t.co/2XlYRTp8n4
Global Pattern of Microplastics (MPs) in Commercial Food-Grade Salts: Sea Salt as an Indicator of Seawater MP Pollution | Environmental Science & Technology https://t.co/rOaPoKxHVZ
RT @keisuke4713: 隠しプラスチックhttps://t.co/YnF9aqioS1 使い捨てコーヒーカップ:ポリエチレンで裏打ち 衣類 ティーバッグ チューインガム ホイル包装 紙・段ボールの飲食物包装 キラキラ 煙草吸い殻 お尻ふき使い捨てナプキン 海塩 htt…
Global Pattern of Microplastics (MPs) in Commercial Food-Grade Salts: Sea Salt as an Indicator of Seawater MP Pollution | Environmental Science & Technology https://t.co/QXHpYFY8RV https://t.co/jK8wIaEI7y
RT @sacred__gem802: 紙コップでコーヒーを一杯飲むと2万5000個のマイクロプラスチックを摂取する 不織布マスクもマイクロプラスチック 化繊の洋服かなぁ マイクロプラスチックは クロム・ カドミウムなどの有害な重金属を運ぶ媒体として機能する あれ?ワク…
RT @sacred__gem802: 紙コップでコーヒーを一杯飲むと2万5000個のマイクロプラスチックを摂取する 不織布マスクもマイクロプラスチック 化繊の洋服かなぁ マイクロプラスチックは クロム・ カドミウムなどの有害な重金属を運ぶ媒体として機能する あれ?ワク…
RT @sacred__gem802: 紙コップでコーヒーを一杯飲むと2万5000個のマイクロプラスチックを摂取する 不織布マスクもマイクロプラスチック 化繊の洋服かなぁ マイクロプラスチックは クロム・ カドミウムなどの有害な重金属を運ぶ媒体として機能する あれ?ワク…
In this study, 36 out of 39 salt brands sampled worldwide had microplastics in them. Applied to a larger scale, it is possible to assume that up to 90% of sea salt contains microplastics. https://t.co/phxnglscSR
https://t.co/jGHm0jUt19 Patrón global de microplásticos (MP) en sales comerciales de uso alimentario: La sal marina como indicador de la contaminación por MP en el agua de mar
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@ZackStrength What do you think of the potential for plastics in sea salt? Do you take precaution to make sure it’s not sourced from East Asia or do you just not care? https://t.co/TD1UFkAitS
RT @keisuke4713: 隠しプラスチックhttps://t.co/YnF9aqioS1 使い捨てコーヒーカップ:ポリエチレンで裏打ち 衣類 ティーバッグ チューインガム ホイル包装 紙・段ボールの飲食物包装 キラキラ 煙草吸い殻 お尻ふき使い捨てナプキン 海塩 htt…
RT @keisuke4713: 隠しプラスチックhttps://t.co/YnF9aqioS1 使い捨てコーヒーカップ:ポリエチレンで裏打ち 衣類 ティーバッグ チューインガム ホイル包装 紙・段ボールの飲食物包装 キラキラ 煙草吸い殻 お尻ふき使い捨てナプキン 海塩 htt…
RT @keisuke4713: 隠しプラスチックhttps://t.co/YnF9aqioS1 使い捨てコーヒーカップ:ポリエチレンで裏打ち 衣類 ティーバッグ チューインガム ホイル包装 紙・段ボールの飲食物包装 キラキラ 煙草吸い殻 お尻ふき使い捨てナプキン 海塩 htt…
RT @Ta7Ma22: 紙コップでコーヒーを一杯飲むと2万5000個のマイクロプラスチックを摂取する 不織布マスクもマイクロプラスチック 化繊の洋服かなぁ マイクロプラスチックは クロム・ カドミウムなどの有害な重金属を運ぶ媒体として機能する あれ?ワクに金属入ってな…
RT @Ta7Ma22: 紙コップでコーヒーを一杯飲むと2万5000個のマイクロプラスチックを摂取する 不織布マスクもマイクロプラスチック 化繊の洋服かなぁ マイクロプラスチックは クロム・ カドミウムなどの有害な重金属を運ぶ媒体として機能する あれ?ワクに金属入ってな…
RT @Ta7Ma22: 紙コップでコーヒーを一杯飲むと2万5000個のマイクロプラスチックを摂取する 不織布マスクもマイクロプラスチック 化繊の洋服かなぁ マイクロプラスチックは クロム・ カドミウムなどの有害な重金属を運ぶ媒体として機能する あれ?ワクに金属入ってな…
紙コップでコーヒーを一杯飲むと2万5000個のマイクロプラスチックを摂取する 不織布マスクもマイクロプラスチック 化繊の洋服かなぁ マイクロプラスチックは クロム・ カドミウムなどの有害な重金属を運ぶ媒体として機能する あれ?ワクに金属入ってなかったっけ? https://t.co/LD6L47oMyN https://t.co/rXZJHS9faQ https://t.co/WJeNqijqVn
@cnsrd2_ma Should be good since it only comes from salt mines in Pakistan. Just went over the study that everybody talks about in relation to microplastics. Based on that, avoiding Asian sources of salt is ideal (except Himalayan) https://t.co/jdHUlTkLYZ
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隠しプラスチックhttps://t.co/YnF9aqioS1 使い捨てコーヒーカップ:ポリエチレンで裏打ち 衣類 ティーバッグ チューインガム ホイル包装 紙・段ボールの飲食物包装 キラキラ 煙草吸い殻 お尻ふき使い捨てナプキン 海塩 https://t.co/46GcMAS2ma世界中の食卓塩ブランド最大90%にマイクロプラスチック https://t.co/YqQOzpjSvb
For those that want to see the whole study, use Sci-Hub for this: https://t.co/b4dBvNrHe5
RT @greenswrm: Would you like a little plastic with your sea salt? #plasticpollution #PlasticFreeJuly #plastic https://t.co/rtwdczUArB
Would you like a little plastic with your sea salt? #plasticpollution #PlasticFreeJuly #plastic https://t.co/rtwdczUArB
When I use my seasalt I wonder, how many people are still using regular table salt? Table salt contains plastic..... https://t.co/rfDAmUgGxy https://t.co/0EF7iJlHVl
RT @tfadell: You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there…
RT @tfadell: You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there…
Oh boy! https://t.co/vSSSJMcfS6
RT @tfadell: You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there…
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RT @tfadell: You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there…
RT @tfadell: You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there…
RT @tfadell: You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there…
Weer geen woord over asbest in hagelslag https://t.co/C2jZE8iWgt
RT @tfadell: You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there…
RT @tfadell: You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there…
RT @tfadell: You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there…
RT @tfadell: You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there…
RT @tfadell: You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there…
RT @tfadell: You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there…
You know that expensive gourmet sea salt you buy? It contains microplastics! The plastic stays behind with the salt as there’s no effective way to filter it out during evaporation. Buy rock salt. https://t.co/J9DdD93egR Thanks @PlasticsJenni
こういうリサーチ、島国豪州なのにあまり入ってるのを見たことない悲しさ。涙 Global Pattern of Microplastics (MPs) in Commercial Food-Grade Salts: Sea Salt as an Indicator of Seawater MP Pollution https://t.co/bFDrfnmnp3
@JustineAmmendo1 @steffi_nolte Kim, J.S., Lee, H.J., Kim, S.K., Kim, H.J., (2018). Global pattern of microplastics in commercial grade salts: sea salt as an indicator of seawater microplastic pollution, Environ. Sci. Technol. 52: 12819−12828. doi: 10.1021/acs.est.8b04180
RT @carnivorz: @FoodFirst_Ty @KenDBerryMD Microplastics found in 90 percent of table salts. Study:https://t.co/x8NOq89rQb
Global Pattern of Microplastics (MPs) in Commercial Food-Grade Salts: Sea Salt as an Indicator of Seawater MP Pollution https://t.co/5LZaUQlGGb #microplastics
@FoodFirst_Ty @KenDBerryMD Microplastics found in 90 percent of table salts. Study:https://t.co/x8NOq89rQb
RT @jens2go: "Global Pattern of #Microplastics (MPs) in Commercial Food-Grade Salts: Sea Salt as an Indicator of #Seawater MP #Pollution"…
"Global Pattern of #Microplastics (MPs) in Commercial Food-Grade Salts: Sea Salt as an Indicator of #Seawater MP #Pollution" J.-S. Kim et al., Environ. Sci. Technol. 2018, 52, 21: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.8b04180
"Global Pattern of #Microplastics (MPs) in Commercial Food-Grade Salts: Sea Salt as an Indicator of #Seawater MP #Pollution" J.-S. Kim et al., Environ. Sci. Technol. 2018, 52, 21: https://t.co/sjUYlAoLbD https://t.co/0CyK5dsDgC
@NileRed2 Hey; I think it would be interesting to extract and identify impurities in table salt, esp to see if there is enough plastic impurities to affect home chemist experiments: https://t.co/x5X7CgtD44
Global Pattern of Microplastics (MPs) in Commercial Food-Grade Salts: Sea Salt as an Indicator of Seawater MP Pollution | Environmental Science & Technology https://t.co/VeajZCYIMk
@MsMarmitelover According to a recent study, most brands of sea salt contain tiny plastic particles that come from larger plastic debris, which pollute the water that sea salt is derived from. Does not sound too healthy! study here - https://t.co/6E0Hb7LSYg
@Jo2ukeGappy Deixar aqui alguns links falando sobre isso: https://t.co/oTGCE3EPed - esse é na Ásia https://t.co/q6c6BLsttK - acho que é Ásia também mas é o artigo em si https://t.co/tprYgDkJXU - espírito santo https://t.co/LfR2pouDLi - Não sei da onde é mas é microplastico em mel
“The present study demonstrates that the number of microplastics in salt is strikingly different among different brands of salts and is especially high in those consumed [and produced] in Asian countries." https://t.co/JQna0t8RfR
テーブルソルトに含まれるマイクロプラスチックの量が多いのはアジア。 https://t.co/hRjyz6WuhV @Bilingual_News
RT @serge_morand: Microplastics and sea salt: Kim et coll show that sea salt is a good indicator of the magnitude of microplastic pollution…
Sea Salt as an Indicator of Seawater #Microplastic Pollution h/t @worldisnew #plastic #plasticpollution https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.8b04180#.W7tY6z8AXVR.twitter
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