If you also store hot roti in newspaper, be careful; some chemicals from newspaper ink can leach into food. Learn about the health risks of this and the correct way to store roti.

Put bread in newspaper

Many homes use newspaper to store hot rotis. Some people wrap the rotis in newspaper, while others spread it out and place the rotis on it. However, this practice is unhealthy. Some chemicals from the ink used in newspaper printing can leach into food. Therefore, storing hot rotis in newspaper should be avoided.

Ink chemicals are found in bread.

The ink used in newspaper printing can contain a variety of chemicals. When hot bread comes into direct contact with the newspaper, some of the ink's elements are transferred to the bread. Repeatedly consuming foods containing such chemicals can have adverse health effects. For this reason, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) also advises against wrapping or serving food in newspaper.

Stomach upset and risk of mess.

Newspaper passes through many places from the time it is printed to the time it reaches the home. During this time, it accumulates dust and dirt. When bread is stored in this newspaper, the cleanliness of the food is affected. Furthermore, some harmful chemicals present in the ink also come into contact with the food. Therefore, it is best to avoid storing bread in newspaper. Especially with children, it is very important to maintain the cleanliness of food. Therefore, instead of storing bread in newspaper, use other safe materials.

What to use to store bread?

Use a clean cotton cloth or steel container to store rotis. You can also store rotis in a clean glass container. This will keep the rotis covered and avoid the need to store them in direct contact with newspaper. If using paper, choose one that is food-safe. Ensure that the cloth and container used to store the rotis are also clean.