Many food packages contain various chemical components, but they are actually food additives. Many people think that the high incidence of cancer in China is due to the use of excessive additives, which is a wrong understanding. At present, there are 23 kinds of food additives in China, and more than 2,600 kinds of food additives have been approved by the Standards for the Use of Food Additives for Food Production. In fact, as long as food additives are not used excessively, they will not cause harm to the body, but will be beneficial to the body and make food easier to preserve.
Many people may have seen illegal food safety incidents and think that all food additives are harmful, but in fact, these incidents are illegal additives, that is, they do not conform to state regulations. Some harmful substances have been added to food, and the state also has laws and regulations to clarify that the media add these substances to food. However, it is worth noting that although most food additives are used in accordance with regulations and will not cause any harm to the human body, if we use the following five food additives for a long time,
The first is nitrite, which is a carcinogen. Generally, pickled foods contain this substance, such as canned bacon and ham. Eating too much will lead to diseases such as gastric cancer and intestinal cancer, and will also affect the secretion of thyroid hormone. So be sure to polish your eyes when you buy food.
The second is Sudan red, which is an industrial dye, not a food additive. This is forbidden in China and many European countries. However, many unscrupulous food merchants add Sudan red to the seasoning of Chili powder. Studies have shown that Sudan red is carcinogenic and can induce the growth of tumor cells in liver, kidney and lung of rats, mice and rabbits.
The fourth is carrageenan, which is a sticky substance. In daily life, some unscrupulous businessmen will add a certain amount of carrageenan to candy jelly, ice cream, cake, milkshake and bread. As we all know, carrageenan is a substance that is difficult to be digested and metabolized by human body. If eaten for a long time, it will lead to indigestion and have a certain impact on the body.
Fifth, it is cyclamate. Sodium cyclamate can inhibit the proliferation and differentiation of bone cells in human body. Long-term use of sodium cyclamate will have adverse effects on the elderly, children and pregnant women. Excessive use of sodium cyclamate will stimulate various tissues and organs of the human body, lead to the detoxification function of the liver and prevent toxins and garbage from being discharged from our bodies.
Food additives, not terrible things, can not be considered harmful. Of course, they cannot be eaten for a long time. There are nitrite, Sudan red sweetener and other food additives with potential cancer risk to ensure their health and safety and avoid cancer. Ok, that's all for today.