Today, with a rapidly developing economy, living conditions have improved dramatically, and many of the delicacies that were once out of reach are now within reach. Especially for the older generation, who have lived through the years of hunger, they are particularly appreciative of today's abundant diet.
However, despite the availability of delicious foods, there is a flood of "junk food", many of which are even synthetic, and are more repulsed than nutrient-deficient foods such as instant noodles.
Curiously, even the producers of these foods may not choose to eat them themselves after they have made them. But this kind of food can be found everywhere in life, and many people even eat it every day.
Definition of junk food].
First of all, we need to clarify what junk food is. The origin of this concept is no longer verifiable, but it is widely spread around the world. Junk food usually refers to foods that are high in salt, oil, and sugar, and the biggest harm of these foods is that they can easily lead to obesity and various health problems. As a result, many parents discourage their children from consuming this type of food.
Nowadays, with the improvement of living standards, people do not lack the nutrients in junk food, but the nutrients contained in fresh fruits and vegetables are more scarce.
Some people's bias against junk food stems not only from its nutritional imbalance, but also because of their heavy use of additives. But strictly speaking, the use of a large number of additives does not classify food as junk food.
Hot pot meatballs] In the fast-paced life, hot pot has become the favorite of many young people, hot pot restaurants are all over the streets, and many people choose to enjoy hot pot at home. Along with this trend, hot pot meatballs have become a hugely popular food. Among them, seafood meatballs are particularly popular, which are both delicious and moderate. However, industry insiders know that the cost of meatballs made from real whole seafood is high, so most of the seafood meatballs on the market are synthetic.
The main ingredient of these meatballs is starch, and there are very few real seafood ingredients. To enhance the taste, manufacturers add various additives and gelatin. Although it is cheaper, hot pot meatballs made with real seafood are the better choice.
Duck blood] Duck blood and pig blood, which are commonly found in hot pot, may be considered taboo in foreign countries. But there is one question worth considering: is the blood of animals really enough for us to consume in large quantities? Pig blood is relatively easy to obtain, but duck blood is not. Ducks are smaller in size due to the fact that birds have less blood, and duck blood is much less than pig blood. Duck blood is more popular because of its high iron content and good taste, and it is correspondingly higher. As a result, some unscrupulous traders use other animal blood and chemicals to pass off duck blood.
Mutton rolls] Mutton rolls are another common food in hot pot, but not all of the mutton rolls on the market are pure mutton. Some businesses use a mixture of offcuts and gelatin to make lamb rolls**. What's more, other animal meats and additives are used. Consumers can distinguish the authenticity of a food by carefully observing the ingredient list.
Chicken Tenderloin Chicken Cutlet] Food stalls near the school often sell fried chicken tenders and chicken cutlets to students, but these foods are also problematic. Frying itself is unhealthy, and combined with the use of low-quality chicken and additives, long-term consumption can be detrimental to health.
Starch sausage] Starch sausage has been popular among students in recent years, and although it is known that it is synthetic, it is still very popular. The main ingredient of starch sausage is starch and does not contain meat, so it should be avoided as much as possible.
Artificial steak] Once upon a time, Chinese people were obsessed with all kinds of "Western food", especially steak. But many low-priced steaks on the market are not real steaks, but are made with ground beef compression. When buying a steak, you can tell whether it's authentic by looking at the meat lines.