Do food grade silicone utensils easily leave food residues?

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Do food grade silicone utensils easily leave food residues?

Food grade silicone utensil usually does not easily leave food residue because the surface of silicone is very smooth and non porous, which means it is not easy to adsorb food or oil. Compared to certain materials such as plastic or wood, the characteristic of silicone makes it easier to clean after use. When food comes into contact with silicone, especially liquid or soft food, it can usually quickly slide off or be washed away. Therefore, most common food residues usually do not linger on the surface of utensil for a long time.
However, if the food is particularly sticky (such as syrup, cream, etc.), or if the silicone utensil is not cleaned in time, some food may remain slightly on the surface and need to be washed several times with warm water and cleaning agents to be completely removed. This is because although the surface of silicone is not easily adsorbed, the adhesion of certain substances on the surface may still slightly increase.
In addition, if the surface of silicone utensil is scratched or worn, although this is not common, such damage may cause residue to accumulate more easily at the scratch site, so it is recommended to avoid contact with sharp objects as much as possible.
Food grade silicone utensil has high cleanliness and is not prone to accumulating food residues like some materials. As long as it is cleaned and properly maintained in a timely manner, silicone utensil can usually be kept clean and will not easily accumulate food residue.