In recent years, tofu cat litter has quickly gained a place in the pet market due to its environmental protection, flushability, and good clumping properties. However, a number of recent studies and reports have revealed potential problems in the hygiene and performance of tofu cat litter, which has attracted widespread attention from consumers.
Market advantages: environmental protection and convenience
Tofu cat litter is mainly made of bean dregs, which is natural, environmentally friendly and biodegradable. Its quick dissolution in water allows cat owners to flush it directly into the toilet, which is convenient and quick. In addition, tofu cat litter has good clumping and water absorption, which can effectively lock in odors and provide a clean environment.
Potential problems: Worrying hygiene indicators
However, the recent comparative test results of 20 cat litters on the market by the Shanghai Consumer Rights Protection Committee showed that tofu cat litter performed poorly in terms of hygiene indicators. Tests found that some tofu cat litters had formaldehyde, heavy metals, bacteria, fungi and other residues, especially the detection of zearalenone toxin, which caused consumers to worry about its safety.
Performance evaluation: comprehensive performance needs to be improved
In the performance test, the water absorption rate of tofu cat litter is relatively low, with an average water absorption rate between 42.7% and 375.2%, which is lower than that of pine cat litter and mixed cat litter. In addition, the deodorization effect of tofu cat litter is not satisfactory, and it performs the weakest in the test. In terms of dust, the powder content of tofu cat litter is low before use, but the powderization rate increases significantly after use, which may irritate the cat's respiratory tract and eyes.
Innovation and exploration: a new path for the reuse of bean dregs
In order to solve the problem of bean dregs waste, the "Bean Waste Not Abandoned" team of Jiangsu Huaiyin Institute of Technology is committed to converting bean dregs into cat litter. They use mechanical dehydration and drying and other technologies to make bean dregs into tofu cat litter, which not only improves the utilization rate of bean dregs, but also provides employment opportunities for local farmers and helps rural revitalization.
Consumer advice: rational choice, pay attention to safety
Faced with a wide range of cat litter products on the market, consumers should choose according to the preferences of cats and the hygiene indicators of the products. When purchasing tofu cat litter, you need to pay attention to the product's test report to ensure its safety. At the same time, regularly clean the cat litter box and keep the environment clean to provide a healthy living space for cats.
In general, tofu cat litter has advantages in environmental protection and convenience, but there is still room for improvement in hygiene and performance. Consumers should consider all factors and make rational decisions when purchasing.
