As the protagonist of the Chinese table, rice noodles carry our love for food and expectations for health. However, in recent years, there have been frequent food safety problems about rice noodles, which makes people sigh: the rice noodles that I eat every day hide so many health hazards! Today, we will uncover these health traps hidden behind rice noodles and teach you how to enjoy staple foods safely.
In recent years, there have been many reports of "cadmium rice" incidents, which have raised serious concerns about the quality of rice. Cadmium is a heavy metal element that is widely used in metallurgy, plastics, electronics, and other industries. However, when cadmium enters the human body, it will have a strong toxic effect on the kidneys, causing "pain disease". Long-term consumption of rice with excessive cadmium will not only lead to osteoporosis, osteomalacia and other problems, but also may lead to serious diseases such as kidney failure. Therefore, when we buy rice, we must choose formal channels to ensure the quality and safety of rice.
What many people don't know is that rice also has an expiration date. If rice is stored for too long or in improper storage conditions, it is prone to mold growth and toxins. One of the most frightening is aflatoxin, an internationally recognized Class 1 carcinogen. Aflatoxins are extremely damaging to the liver, and continuous ingestion of small amounts may lead to liver fibrosis, cirrhosis and even liver cancer. Moreover, the toxin is extremely heat-resistant, and even when cooked, it may not be completely removed. Therefore, we should pay special attention to the production date and shelf life when buying rice, and avoid buying expired or damp rice.
When it comes to pasta, many people think of a variety of delicious handmade noodles, dumplings, and more. However, there is one type of noodle that has a hidden murder - leavened rice noodles. Leavened rice flour is a food made by soaking corn, sorghum rice, etc. in water for a period of time. During long-term fermentation, a toxin called rice fermented acid is easily produced. This toxin is extremely toxic, with a case fatality rate of more than 40%. Once the pasta containing rice fermented acid is ingested, it will seriously damage the liver, kidneys, heart, brain and other important organs, and even endanger life. Therefore, when we buy pasta, we must choose brand products produced by regular manufacturers and avoid buying unknown pasta.
As a staple food on our table, rice noodles are an indispensable part of our daily lives. But for the sake of our health, we must pay more attention when buying and eating rice noodles. Only by choosing high-quality and safe ingredients can we eat with peace of mind. At the same time, we must also learn to pay attention to food safety information, improve our food safety awareness, and jointly protect the safety of our table.