Why do you not wear jewelry when cooking?

Answer 1

You don't wear jewelry for two reasons:

1. Pieces of jewelry can become a foreign object hazard in food.
2. Jewelry is not always easily cleaned and sanitized and can become a source for microbiological contamination.

Answer 2

There are many reason this is a good idea.

Your "bling" is expensive, cooking involves getting your hands into all sorts of material that may damage your fine jewelry. Vinegar and lemon juice are acids and may tarnish your rings.

Rings can fall off, especially when you are kneading bread or just busy with your hands chopping and mixing. This is bad for you...possibly good for whoever finds your heirloom diamond in their croissant later.

Rings can get caught on or in appliances. Imagine the pain if your 1/2 inch tall sapphire clips the beaters of your Kitchen aid mixer....ouch!

Save yourself some time, take off the "bling" while you cook. Then after its just a matter of washing your hands not your hands and your jewelry.

Answer 3

There are a number of factors:

They can increase the surface area that can carry germs.

Items could fall off and into the food, affecting flavor and hurting anyone that might bite it.

Jewelry can catch on tools and machinery and increase possible injury.

If hot liquids are spilled, the jewelry will 'pool' the liquid against the skin and prevent you from getting the liquid off quickly to prevent injury.