Food grade 316 stainless steel is better than 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel is an upgraded version of 304 stainless steel, more corrosion resistance, high temperature resistance.
304 stainless steel is a kind of stainless steel brand we see most in life, stainless steel bowls and chopsticks, stainless steel spoons, water cups are most of this material. This stainless steel contact acid and alkaline more, therefore, it has a good acid and alkaline resistance, and high density, polishing good. The composition of 316 stainless steel is more than 304 of a rare metal named molybdenum, can make 316 than 304 have better corrosion resistance, therefore, generally used in diet, machinery, heavy industry or in high temperature environment to do parts and other industries.
If you choose daily use, you can directly choose 304 stainless steel, relatively higher cost performance, if you choose food appliances, we still try to choose 316 stainless steel. If the medical, equipment and other industry special appliances, it is best to use 316 stainless steel material. Another point to note, in the selection of stainless steel food utensils, must choose food grade stainless steel.