Shocking! Researchers released a list of foods that were contaminated with microplastics the most

The food with the most microplastic contamination is ‘fried shrimp’. In addition, most of the foods contaminated with microplastics are instant foods such as nuggets, plant-based nuggets, and fish meatballs mixed with bread dough. Processed food is the food that may be contaminated a lot. 

However, this does mean that other foods are not contaminated with microplastic. Vegetables and fruits are also found to be microplastic-contaminated such as apples, the average of microplastics at 195,500 pieces are found in 1 gram of apples.

It can be seen that fruits and vegetables covered with plastic are usually contaminated with microplastics. Broccoli and carrots are also found to be contaminated with microplastics. There are more than 100,000 microplastics per 1 gram or more per piece of vegetable.

Some foods are not directly exposed to plastic, but the presence of plastic in the source can also cause contamination such as salt generated by seawater. Sometimes there may be waste mixed with plastic in the seawater, causing contamination since 20% of testing of the total excess amount found microplastics of 114 to 17,200 mg in 1 kilogram of test salt. It is also contaminated by packaging.

Preventing exposure to microplastic contamination is very difficult because plastic packaging is currently being used in large numbers. The solution is to use packaging made of glass or foil, as well as to avoid eating instant foods packed in plastic packaging. If possible, eating as much fresh food as possible, limiting the purchase of processed foods wrapped in plastic, and separating plastic waste to make it easier to recycle can also help.