Will food grade silicone utensils change color after long-term use?

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Will food grade silicone utensils change color after long-term use?

Food grade silicone utensil may indeed experience some degree of discoloration after prolonged use, although this phenomenon is usually not very significant. Silicone itself is a very stable material that is not easily affected by temperature and light to undergo chemical changes. However, in some cases, especially when utensil frequently comes into contact with specific foods, beverages, or external environments, color changes may occur.
For example, foods or beverages containing strong pigments (such as tomato sauce, carrot juice, coffee, etc.) may leave some color stains on the silicone surface upon contact. Although the smooth surface of silicone is not easy for pigments to penetrate, some strong pigments may still cause slight discoloration on the surface of utensil after prolonged use. This discoloration does not affect the functionality of silicone, but may affect its appearance.
In addition, if silicone utensil is exposed to sunlight or high temperatures for a long time, it may also cause slight fading due to ultraviolet radiation or high temperatures. Although food grade silicone materials can usually withstand high temperatures, high temperature environments or prolonged exposure may still affect their appearance.
Overall, discoloration of food grade silicone utensil is not common and is usually a slight change on the surface, which does not affect the safety of utensil use. If you want to enhance the appearance of utensil, it is best to avoid direct contact with strongly pigmented foods or clean them as early as possible after use to reduce the chance of pigment residue.