Self-heating hotpot is a popular instant food in today's life, and many friends have gradually become fond of it.

The self-heating hot pot mainly uses a heating bag, which contains yogurt, roasted diatomaceous earth, iron powder, aluminum powder and other substances. After adding cold water, it can generate high-temperature steam, so that the prepared food can be steamed

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Is it harmful to eat self-heating hot pot? In fact, it is the same as ordinary instant food. It is convenient, but it can cause malnutrition.

1. The heat source technology of self-cooking hot pot is a heating bag, which mainly uses sodium carbonate, roasted diatomaceous earth, iron powder, aluminum powder, coke powder, activated carbon, salt and quicklime to form a bag, add cold water, and the temperature is as high as 150℃

Above, the steam temperature reaches 200℃ and is used for cooking food.

2. Nutritionists said: "The self-heating bag does not come into direct contact with food, so as long as the self-heating bag is completely packaged, there is no problem." 3. But then again, in university dormitories where small stoves are not allowed,

If you can't order takeout in the middle of the night, you can buy a self-heating hot pot like this and prepare some half-cooked hotpot dishes (luncheon meat, ham sausage, etc.), and it will be quite satisfying to have a late night snack.

4. Although self-heating hot pot is practical and convenient in daily life, the temperature during the heating process can reach about 120 degrees. It is easy to burn if it is close to the body. If the ventilation hole is blocked, it may even cause a small explosion.

It should be noted that this type of self-heating food is classified as aviation dangerous goods and must not be carried or checked in when taking a plane.

Are the dishes in self-heating hot pot safe? Generally, prices are determined based on the ingredients. Those with more meat will be more expensive, but the dishes here are all vacuum-cooked and will not be very fresh.

1. The more meat there is in a self-heating hot pot, the more expensive it generally is.

Most of the meat processed products such as sausages and meatballs directly use ready-made products from other brands.

2. Pure meat ingredients are mostly homemade by merchants, and the cost is also higher.

Some businesses will also include sesame oil and dry dishes in the ingredient package to make eating hot pot more exciting.

3. The self-heating hot pot itself also has hidden dangers. If it is used when the heating package is damaged, it is very likely to cause an explosion.

How to use self-heating hot pot The key to using self-heating hot pot is how to use the heating pack.

The main ingredients of the heating pack are roasted diatomite, iron powder, aluminum powder, coke powder, activated carbon, salt, quicklime, sodium carbonate, etc. After mixing, water is added to react to heat up, and used to heat food.

During use, be sure to use the heating pack in strict accordance with the instructions. First, open the ventilation holes to avoid "explosive" eruptions, and ensure that food is heated under safe and controllable conditions to avoid accidental injuries.

Self-heating hot pot steps: 1. Open the box lid, place the box and the ingredient box heating package in order, and then pour the base package into the upper box.

Increase or decrease the amount of base packet according to personal taste, add appropriate amount of cold/hot water (recommended about 200ml), stir and set aside.

2. Tear the vegetable buns and beef buns and put them into the upper box (you can add vegetables, tofu, ham, vermicelli and other ingredients for home consumption).

Tear off the heating pack and place it in the lower box, then pour in cold water to cover 2/3 of the heating pack.