Go to the supermarket at the end of the year, beware of shopping traps Don't buy four goods!
Towards the end of the year, many families are beginning to prepare for the Chinese New Year, and supermarket shopping has become an important activity in people's daily lives. However, we must be vigilant at this time, because there are some shopping traps hidden in the supermarket. This article will focus on supermarket shopping"Fourth, don't buy"principles to help everyone avoid unnecessary losses and health risks.
i.Don't buy food that is close to its expiration date.
Foods that are close to the sell-in period are often placed prominently on supermarket shelves to attract consumers' attention. However, although these foods are cheap, the quality is difficult to guarantee. As the expiration date approaches, the freshness and flavor of food are compromised, and the nutritional value is reduced. More seriously, it can also lead to food spoilage if it is not stored properly or mismanaged in the supermarket. Therefore, for the sake of health and safety, it is recommended that you always check the expiration date when buying food products and avoid buying food items that are about to expire.
Second, don't buy foods with too many additives.
The use of additives is becoming more and more common in the modern food industry. However, excessive amounts of additives can be harmful to human health. Many additives are obviously harmless to humans, but long-term high intake can increase the risk of certain diseases. For example, too many preservatives can affect liver function;Too many colors and flavors can trigger an allergic reaction. Therefore, when we buy food, we should carefully check the ingredient list on the food label and avoid buying food that contains too many additives.
Third, don't buy foods that are over-discounted and seem like a good deal.
Supermarkets often launch various discounts** to attract consumers to buy. However, some seemingly cheap foods may actually have quality issues. In order to reduce costs, some supermarkets opt for**discounted food items that are about to expire or are slightly damaged. Although the ** of these foods has decreased, the health of consumers may be affected as a result. Therefore, when buying discounted food, we must be vigilant and carefully check the quality and shelf life of the food so as not to buy inferior food.
Fourth, don't buy food with poor packaging, air leakage, or deformation.
Food packaging is not only related to hygiene and food safety, but also affects the flavor and nutritional value of food. If the food packaging is not sealed, leaks or deforms, the food will be contaminated by the external environment, resulting in problems such as bacterial growth and quality degradation. In addition, poorly packaged food can also be affected by factors such as air and light, resulting in a decrease in freshness and taste. Therefore, when we buy food, we should carefully check whether the packaging is well sealed and avoid buying food with problematic packaging.
In order to ensure our health and safety, we must always be vigilant when shopping in the supermarket. When it comes to buying food, we don't just have to follow"Four no"In principle, it is also necessary to improve food safety awareness, learn food safety knowledge, and enhance self-protection ability.