Stinky tofu, if eaten regularly, is harmful to your health, and occasionally, it is not a big problem.
Stinky tofu has certain nutritional value, contains a large number of protein and plant lactic acid bacteria, has a good digestive effect on human intestines, and the content of cholesterol and fat in stinky tofu is also relatively low. According to ancient medical books, stinky tofu can cold and benefit qi, harmonize spleen and stomach, relieve swelling and pain, clear away heat and promote blood circulation, and turbid qi in large intestine. But if you eat stinky tofu for a long time, it is harmful to your health.
There are mainly two kinds of stinky tofu, one is the popular street snack fried stinky tofu, and the other is the common bottled stinky tofu in supermarkets. Stinky tofu may contain carcinogens after high-temperature frying. If fried food is eaten frequently, it will be harmful to the health of digestive system and cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems. In addition, snacks such as stinky tofu sold on the street may also have certain health risks. In order to ensure the flavor and long shelf life of bottled stinky tofu, the content of salt and various additives is also relatively high. Therefore, stinky tofu will be harmful to your health if you eat it in large quantities for a long time. Be sure not to take too much, so as not to have a bad influence on your body.
People who especially like to eat stinky tofu can eat it occasionally. It is recommended not to eat more than once a week.