1, source of straw:
According to "Zayouyang" written by the poet Duan in the Tang Dynasty, as early as the Wei and Jin Dynasties in the Three Kingdoms, a man named took off a big lotus leaf with long branches in the dog days, put it in an inkstone box that was originally used to hold inkstones, and poured three liters of rice wine on the lotus leaf.
Then, prick the stem of the lotus leaf with a hairpin, pull it up, bend it into an "S" shape like a lifted trunk, and become a natural straw, which is also the earliest "straw" in the history of the world.
2. Development of straws:
The history of straw can be traced back to ancient times, and its material is constantly changing with the progress of the times. The original straws were made of natural materials such as bamboo or reeds, and were used to drink various liquids. With the development of human civilization, straw materials are gradually diversified, including metal, glass, plastic and so on.
In recent years, with the improvement of environmental awareness, people began to pay attention to the environmental protection of straw. The appearance of paper straws has opened a new chapter for the development of environmental protection straws. Its degradable characteristics enable people to enjoy delicious food and contribute to environmental protection.
In addition, in order to meet people's demand for healthy diet, straw materials have also begun to develop in a healthy direction. For example, straws made of silica gel and other materials have the advantages of high temperature resistance, non-toxic and tasteless, and are widely used in the food industry.
The role of straw in life;
1, convenient for drinking:
Straw is a convenient and quick drinking tool, especially when traveling or outdoor activities. Through the straw, people can easily suck liquid into their mouths without holding a cup or bottle with their hands, thus saving time and energy.
2. Protect the environment:
Compared with using glass bottles or plastic bottles, using straws can reduce environmental pollution. Straws are usually made of degradable materials, such as paper straws and silicone straws, which can be naturally decomposed after use without causing too much burden on the environment.
3. Healthy eating:
Using straws can also promote a healthy diet. When drinking high-sugar and high-fat drinks such as fruit juice and yogurt, drinking through a straw can reduce the chance of direct contact with the bottle mouth, thus reducing the risk of bacterial infection.