Food grade silicone, as a safe, non-toxic, and odorless material, is widely used in the food industry. It has excellent characteristics such as high temperature resistance, low temperature resistance, corrosion resistance, and wear resistance, which can effectively protect the freshness and quality of food. However, due to its complex manufacturing process and high raw material prices, the cost of food grade silicone is relatively high.
The main raw materials for food grade silicone are chemical substances such as silica and silane, and the extraction and processing of these raw materials require high technological level and precision equipment, resulting in high costs. In addition, the production process of food grade silicone also needs to be strictly controlled to ensure that the product meets food safety standards, which also increases production costs. Therefore, compared to ordinary plastic materials, the price of food grade silicone is much higher.
However, despite the high cost of food grade silicone, its widespread application in the food industry is not affected. Because food grade silicone has excellent performance and can effectively protect the quality and safety of food, it is favored by food production enterprises and consumers. Meanwhile, with the continuous progress of technology and the development of the industry, the production process and raw material extraction technology of food grade silicone are also constantly improving, leading to a gradual decrease in its cost.
In the future, with the increasing demand for food safety and quality, the market demand for food grade silicone will continue to grow. Although the cost is high, its unique advantages and performance make food grade silicone have broad application prospects in food packaging, kitchenware, tableware, and other fields. Therefore, the high cost of food grade silicone will not hinder its development in the food industry. It is believed that with the continuous improvement of technology and the gradual reduction of costs, food grade silicone will be increasingly favored by people.