초록 ▼

It is the object of the present invention to provide utensils for table use or cooking use, which can easily improve the taste of food and drink and make them tasty without using particular energy in a short time. The utensils for table use or cooking use according to the present invention have thei

It is the object of the present invention to provide utensils for table use or cooking use, which can easily improve the taste of food and drink and make them tasty without using particular energy in a short time. The utensils for table use or cooking use according to the present invention have their surface coated with a film of titanium oxide; when they are exposed to sunrays, an electric light or the like, electrons and positive holes are formed on the film of titanium oxide on the surface thereof according to photocatalytic reaction, whose strong oxidation-reaction decomposes residual chlorine and organic compounds dissolved in water to remove the odor of chlorine and the odor of mold and makes clusters of water in food and drink small to improve the taste of food and drink and to make them tasty.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A utensil selected from the group consisting of a cup, glass, tumbler, jugs, pitcher, bottle, thermos bottle, bowl, pan, kettle, pot, jug, pad, sake bottle, teacup, rice bowl, glass vessel for mixer, spoon, chopsticks, skewer, ladle, egg beater, toothpicks muddler, and st

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A utensil selected from the group consisting of a cup, glass, tumbler, jugs, pitcher, bottle, thermos bottle, bowl, pan, kettle, pot, jug, pad, sake bottle, teacup, rice bowl, glass vessel for mixer, spoon, chopsticks, skewer, ladle, egg beater, toothpicks muddler, and straw, comprising:a coating on a food or beverage-contacting surface thereof, said coating consisting of photocatalytically-active titanium oxide, wherein the titanium oxide coating alters the taste of a food or beverage.