Formaldehyde is a world-recognized carcinogen. Everyone knows that decoration materials, cosmetics, and many chemicals contain formaldehyde. Long-term exposure to formaldehyde products will increase the risk of malignant diseases such as leukemia. In daily life, in order to avoid the harm of formaldehyde, we have also taken many measures, such as using nationally certified environmentally friendly materials when decorating, and choosing large and trusted brands when purchasing cosmetics. This is not enough. Many people do not know that formaldehyde also exists in Our food is being quietly poisoned by unsuspecting consumers.
How can formaldehyde be contained in food?
Food contains formaldehyde. In order to make money, unscrupulous businessmen artificially soak or treat food with formaldehyde solution to achieve the purpose of bleaching, disinfection, and antisepsis. All for money. Many people know that formaldehyde causes cancer but do not know how it exists. But when it comes to formalin, this is straightforward. Everyone knows that it is a preservative! Yes, in fact, formalin is an aqueous solution containing 40% formaldehyde and is often used by unscrupulous traders to preserve food.
Below, Coffee will take stock of 8 kinds of food that can easily become formaldehyde carriers. For the health of your family, everyone should be careful to identify and choose carefully when buying. Smart people will not even look at them.
Seafood is the hardest hit area for formaldehyde pollution, because many seafoods are too delicate, easy to die when salvaged, and easily spoiled during transportation. In order to make money, unscrupulous traders will use formaldehyde to treat seafood to make them look bad. She looks plump and attractive in color. Prawns are the most popular species among seafood products. They are rich in protein and have fresh and tender meat. They are an indispensable nutritious ingredient in our daily diet. For those who are far away from the sea and cannot eat fresh prawns, the only way is to buy frozen prawns for a satisfying meal. In fact, it is best not to buy this type of product. Many prawns have been soaked in formaldehyde solution and preserved, so it is better to eat less of them. Eat more local fresh fish as an alternative.
Everyone loves to eat hairtail fish, so it is also one of the high-risk foods most susceptible to formaldehyde contamination. Many friends who have had online shopping experience complained to me that the dishes made from frozen hairtail they bought did not taste fishy at all. In fact, they were hairtail fish that had been treated with formaldehyde. Therefore, please do not buy frozen hairtail purchased online. Friends who really like to eat hairtail can choose chilled hairtail sold in regular local supermarkets. When purchasing, check whether the gills are bright red, the eyes are full, and the skin is silvery and shiny. If these elements are not present, I would rather not eat it.
Squid is also one of the ingredients that can easily become a formaldehyde carrier. It is delicious and can be found in elegant restaurants and night barbecues. Preservation of seafood is a big problem, so mainland friends should avoid eating it as much as possible. The squid that has been treated with formaldehyde solution will turn white. Although the head is intact, it does not taste delicious and is harmful to your health. It is better not to eat it. Friends who have the conditions to buy chilled squid should carefully observe the color before purchasing so that it does not turn too white, and there should be no pungent smell when smelling it. Remember not to buy or eat squid with problems.
Many people have a special liking for beef louvers because it tastes so good and has endless aftertaste. As everyone knows, beef louvers are also high-level carriers of formaldehyde. We should especially be wary of beef louvers sold in markets. They look white and plump, but they are actually processed. If you want to eat beef louvers, you have to go to a regular supermarket or a strictly regulated farmer's market. Go up and buy. Strict supervision and penalties are a deterrent and can ensure our food safety.
Among many vegetables, baby cabbage is a super transporter of formaldehyde. In fact, baby cabbage has a very short shelf life and is easy to rot. In order to extend the shelf life and improve its appearance, unscrupulous traders soak baby cabbage in formaldehyde solution. The vegetables look bright and juicy. Formaldehyde-treated baby cabbage is not easy to be found. Many people have discovered the clues by keeping it for a long time, so we still have to be careful when buying. Baby cabbage is fresh, sweet and delicious. It is a good ingredient for stir-frying, cooking on the side, cold dressing, and making stuffing. Coffee family loves to eat baby cabbage, so our purchasing principle is to buy trademarked baby cabbage cultivated by local famous vegetable merchants in supermarkets. , quality is guaranteed, and you can complain and be held accountable if something happens.
Vermicelli is everyone’s favorite food. Use it to stew meat or chicken, which is smooth and delicious.
This kind of cheap and high-quality food has a huge consumer group, so it has become a major profit target for unscrupulous vendors. Formaldehyde is added during the production process of vermicelli, which can extend its shelf life and achieve profitability. In fact, the production process of vermicelli is simple, and vermicelli workshops are everywhere. When purchasing vermicelli, you should still choose products produced by regular manufacturers with trademarks and quality assurance. Do not buy bulk vermicelli, as you may get it through your mouth.
Peanuts are fragrant and delicious. Many people have a strange feeling for saltwater peanuts. They are a good appetizer for drinks and snacks for watching TV dramas. They are so addictive that you can’t stop eating them. . There are two things you need to know about salted peanuts: first, fresh peanuts are very perishable and will produce aflatoxin, which is a carcinogen; second, salted peanuts sold outside are not spoiled during the production process in order to prevent them from deteriorating. Formaldehyde is added for corrosion protection. This kind of delicacy is not impossible to eat. For the sake of your health, you need to buy it yourself and make it at home. If it is sold outside, it is not safe. Do not eat it.
Chicken feet are the favorite of many foodies. They have more skin, more tendons and less fat. They are a good snack for grinding teeth while drinking. Many friends go out to buy finished chicken feet with pickled peppers to eat in order to save trouble. Buy the ones that are whitish in color, this is really bad. As a long-term gourmet coffee, I want to tell you that the white color of pickled pepper chicken feet is treated with formaldehyde. The color is not bad, the shelf life can be extended, and the profit can be increased. In fact, it is safe and hygienic to buy chicken feet and make them at home. Blanch them to remove the fishy smell and remove the foam. After cooking and chilling, add pickled peppers, pickled pepper water, sugar, white vinegar, pepper water, and salt to marinate. It is really easy to make. , for the sake of good health, you should make it yourself at home.
The above 8 kinds of foods are most likely to become formaldehyde carriers. Long-term consumption is harmful to health and increases the risk of malignant diseases. Friends, please be careful when purchasing. In short: try to buy from regular supermarkets, buy brands with guaranteed quality, and make them at home, which is safe and hygienic.