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The environmental pollution with plastic debris is one of the great challenges scientists are facing in recent times Due to degradation by UV radiation and other environmental factors, larger pieces of plastic can decompose into microscale fragments which can enter human foodstuff through the food chain or by environmental entry Recent publications show a contamination of various food products with microplastic particles suggesting a widespread exposure Thus, orally ingested plastic particles pose a potential health risk to humans In this study, we investigated the impact of artificial digestive juices on the size and shape of the three environmentally relevant microplastic particles polystyrene (PS), polypropylene (PP) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).