New Delhi: Salt and sugar are two such things, without which our diet is almost incomplete. Usually both of these are used in almost every salty and sweet dish. However, now a shocking study has come out regarding this. Recently, a study published by environmental research organization, Toxics Link, revealed that almost all Indian salt and sugar brands, whether packaged or unpackaged, contain microplastics. In this study named "Microplastics in Salt and Sugar", 10 types of salt and 5 types of sugar were examined.

According to a report by news agency PTI, widespread presence of microplastics is detected in all the samples tested. Microplastics have been detected in samples of all sugar, salt brands. Let's know in detail about this frightening study-

what does the study say

In this study, various forms of microplastics including fibers, pellets, films and fragments have been identified in all salt and sugar samples. The size of these microplastics ranged from 0.1 mm to 5 mm. The surprising thing is that the highest concentration of microplastics was found in iodized salt. Satish Sinha, Associate Director of Toxics Link, says that the presence of microplastics in all salt and sugar samples in the study is worrying. Also, more research is needed about its effect on human health.

Iodized salt has the highest amount of microplastics

In the recent study, the concentration of microplastics in salt samples ranged from 6.71 to 89.15 pieces per kilogram. Iodized salt had the highest concentration of 89.15 pieces per kilogram. Organic rock salt had the lowest concentration of 6.70 pieces per kilogram. In sugar samples, the concentration ranged from 11.85 to 68.25 pieces per kilogram, with non-organic sugar having the highest level of microplastics.

Side Effects of Microplastics

Microplastics have become a concern worldwide due to their potential harm to both health (Microplastics Side Effect On Health) and the environment. These tiny plastic particles can enter the human body through food, water and air. Recent research has detected microplastics in human organs, including lungs, heart, breast milk and even unborn babies.