Is it that nitrite in toona sinensis is carcinogenic?

Another spring came, and a large number of toons were also on the market

Toon can sell so expensive, is there any special nutrition? In addition, recently it has been reported online that Chinese toon contains nitrite, which can cause cancer if you eat too much.

What nutrition does toon have?

Toon is rich in potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and the content of vitamin B group is among the best in vegetables

While introducing the nutritional value of toon, Ruan Guangfeng, Kexin Food and Health Information Exchange Center, reminded consumers that "toon does not have such magical effects.

Toon is delicious, but danger lurks

Ruan Guangfeng specifically emphasized: "A dangerous molecule lurks in the delicious toon-nitrite

Why is there nitrite in toon? Ruan Guangfeng said that when plants grow, they need nitrogen fertilizer.

Nitrite is toxic

Although the content of nitrite in most toons is not harmful, the content of nitrite in some toons is relatively high

Before eating toon, blanch it in boiling water

Since toon contains nitrite, can it be eaten? According to Ruan Guangfeng, before eating toon, just blanch it with hot water to remove most of the nitrite

An experimental data by a certain inspection institute showed that the nitrite content of fresh toona sinensis samples was 0.

Ruan Guangfeng reminds everyone that when choosing toon, try to choose tender shoots and eat them when they are freshest, because the toon shoots contain less nitrate and nitrite