Rural life was faced with an extremely difficult period in the last century, with frequent natural disasters, reduced grain production, and internal and external troubles. In order to overcome food shortages, rural people have to look for other foods**. At that time, wild edible plants became their lifesavers, including bracken, wild bamboo shoots and camellia. These plants are abundant and can be found everywhere, becoming the main food of rural people**, and the surplus grain is donated to the state as public food to support the country's economic construction and foreign debt repayment.
However, in recent years, the safety of bracken has been questioned. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) lists bracken as a Group 2b substance that "may possibly cause carcinogens". In fact, the claim that bracken is highly poisonous was widely spread as early as the seventies. Experts from many countries have discovered a toxic substance called "protofernin" in bracken. This toxic substance is characterized by being very similar to some wild poisonous mushrooms, and sometimes even more toxic. It can be seen that the toxic substances present in bracken should not be underestimated.
However, some have questioned why people have not been poisoned by eating bracken in the past. This skepticism stems from doubts about the opinion of experts. But from a scientific point of view, food safety is no small matter. Now that many experts have discovered the toxicity of bracken, we should believe rather than doubt it. Studies by experts have shown that the toxic substance in bracken is easily soluble in water and is also a volatile substance. After soaking the bracken in clean water or boiling it at high temperatures, most of the toxic substances have been removed. Therefore, bracken treated with high temperature and water does not cause poisoning when consumed. Even if some toxic substances are absorbed by the body, the body's detoxification system will metabolize them and will not cause poisoning.
Therefore, experts recommend that when eating bracken, it is necessary to boil it in clean water for about 15 minutes to make the toxic substances in the bracken fully soluble in water, and then soak it in water for several hours to fully remove the toxic substances in the bracken, so as to reach the lowest possible level to protect human health. Although bracken is a much-loved wild vegetable, in order to avoid poisoning, it is recommended that people avoid raw food and eat it in small amounts as much as possible to avoid the accumulation of toxic substances in the body and cause adverse effects on human health.
Bracken plays an important role in the history of human diet, as early as ancient agrarian societies, people began to eat bracken. Bracken has a wide variety of forms and grows in mountains and wetlands. They are rich in nutrients, rich in protein, calcium, iron and other trace elements, known as the "treasure trove of nutrients in wild vegetables".
However, with the deepening of scientific research, people gradually discovered the toxicity of bracken. In particular, the discovery of protofernin, a toxic substance, has attracted much attention to the food safety of bracken. Nowadays, bracken has been listed as one of the ingredients with higher food safety risks.
Despite this, bracken is still a mouth-watering delicacy that is loved by many people. In order to ensure safety, we should handle bracken properly and try to avoid excessive consumption to reduce the potential risk.
The topic of eating bracken made me think and think. As consumers, we inevitably face a variety of food safety issues, including the safety of bracken. In the context of the changes of the times and the progress of science and technology, food safety has become an issue that people pay more and more attention to.
From my personal point of view, we can't blindly believe rumors when it comes to food safety, but we can't take it lightly either. For an ingredient as controversial as bracken, we should base our decisions on scientific research and expert advice. At the same time, we, as consumers, should also have a certain awareness of food safety, and have a certain understanding of the selection, handling and cooking methods of ingredients and necessary precautions.
In this age of information, there are a wide range of communication channels, and we should maintain the ability to think rationally. Don't follow blindly and don't believe one side's words. When it comes to food safety, we should remain vigilant and actively obtain relevant scientific research and expert opinions to protect the health of ourselves and our families.
Overall, food safety is an eternal topic, and we need to pay attention to and address the challenges involved. While enjoying the food, we cannot ignore the prudence and choice of food. Through scientific research and expert advice, we can better protect our health and enjoy delicious food while staying safe.