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Bamboo steamer basket: a green cooking art that returns to nature
In the pursuit of sustainable development today, bamboo steamer basket is returning to modern kitchens with their unique ecological wisdom. This cooking utensil, which has been passed down for thousands of years, not only carries the essence of Chinese food culture, but also shows irreplaceable advantages in terms of material properties and environmental value.
The vitality of natural materials
The natural tubular fiber structure of bamboo gives the steamer amazing air permeability. Each bamboo fiber can form a microcirculation airflow at high temperature, allowing steam to evenly penetrate the food. The ethnic minorities in Yunnan still retain the ancient wisdom of steaming new bamboo cages with rice water before the first use, which not only enhances the toughness of bamboo fibers, but also stimulates the antibacterial properties of bamboo itself.
Compared with metal steamers that are prone to condensation water reflux, the water absorption performance of bamboo steamer basket can absorb excess water vapor, prevent food from being softened, and maintain the best taste of pasta such as steamed buns and rice dumpling leaves.
A perfect example of ecological cycle
From the perspective of growth cycle, bamboo can be mature in 3-5 years, and new bamboo shoots can still sprout after felling. Its carbon fixation capacity is 1.5 times that of fast-growing fir. Bamboo farmers in Anji, Zhejiang adopt the “selective felling” method, which can provide 3 tons of usable bamboo per hectare of bamboo forest per year without destroying the ecosystem. In contrast, stainless steel production consumes a large amount of chromite resources, and each ton of steel produces 1.8 tons of carbon emissions.
When the bamboo steamer basket ends its life cycle, it can be naturally degraded into organic fertilizer, while plastic steamers will produce microplastic pollution after being discarded. This is the ecological philosophy of bamboo utensils “coming from the soil and returning to the soil”.
Modern inheritance of cultural genes
Traditional bamboo weaving craftsmen use hexagonal eyelet weaving. This process originated from the Warring States Period and can increase the steam convection efficiency by 40%. The master craftsmen in Chaozhou, Guangdong still insist on using wild yellow bamboo to make bamboo steamer basket. The bamboo nodes are evenly spaced and can be used for ten years without mold after sulfur fumigation.
Modern tests show that the “bambooquinone” component contained in bamboo can naturally inhibit the growth of E. coli, which is a biological characteristic that food-grade plastic steamers cannot match. When steam passes through the gaps in the bamboo steamer basket, it also carries a faint bamboo fragrance. This olfactory memory has become an important part of Cantonese morning tea culture.
At a time when the concept of environmental protection is deeply rooted in people’s hearts, the value of bamboo steamer basket has surpassed the scope of practical utensils. It represents a life attitude of reconciliation with the environment. Each bamboo joint is a natural scale, and each use is a tribute to ecological civilization. Choosing a bamboo steamer basket is not only a protection of traditional craftsmanship, but also a life practice of participating in global carbon reduction actions through daily consumption behavior. When we open the bamboo steamer basket in the kitchen, it is not only the heat of food that rises, but also the oriental ecological wisdom that has lasted for thousands of years.
FAQ
1.How long can I receive the quotation?
Normally,we will give quotation within 24 hours if customers gave us details,such as picture,size and logo,etc.
2.Can I customize the logo?
Yes,sure,customers can supply logo details we will customize the logo accordingly.
3.Can i get samples and what is your smaple time and lead time?
We can make sample according to your requests,normally,sample charge is three times cost
as unit price,will be refundable after order confirmed.Sample time is 7 dyas,lead time is 40 days which
mainly depends on quantity.
4.How about the payment terms?
We usually accept T/T(Telegraph transfer), 30% as deposit,the balance aganist the copy of B/L(Bill of loading).
Why choose bamboo?
Natural Features
Bamboo is stronger and more flexible than most type of wood.It also has some favorable characteristics:low shrinkage,easy splitting,high elasticity,extreme toughness,good tensile and comopression strength.
Ecology Material
Bamboo is a kind of grass,not only grows like grass,but spreads like grass.It has a fast growing lifecycle,which can grow up to 1m per day.Thus only need 4-6 years till be utilized.It can used as wood after carbonization and lamination.
Natural Color
Bamboo has a great natural color which can present a unique modern apperance on products.But at the same time,bamboo can come in a variety of colors such as light,natural,dark as your like.
Environment Friendly
As a kind of grass,bamboo forest dose not need replanting.It can recover naturally.Bamboo can produces twice as much oxygen compared to other wood species.Thus bamboo has been recognized as a green way to help us to preserve our earth.
