The researchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) made a startling discovery in a recent study. They found that the plastic food packaging they tested contained a staggering 9936 different chemicals, many of which were harmful and could affect our hormones and metabolism. This finding has raised concerns about the safety of plastic food packaging and the potential health risks associated with it.
The study tested the plastic packaging of various food products from five countries and found that the packaging contained a unique chemical ‘fingerprint’ for each product. One product, in particular, had an astounding 9,936 different chemicals in it. The researchers noted that products containing fewer chemicals also had fewer harmful substances, suggesting that creating plastic using as few added chemicals as possible is an important step towards making safer plastic packaging.