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    Nitrite is detected in the self-heating hot pot, can I still eat it?

    • Last Update: 2021-12-24
    • Source: Internet
    • Author: User
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    Suspicious carcinogens refer to substances with or uncertain carcinogenic ability to humans
    .
    The suspected carcinogen 3-MCPD mentioned in the report is trichloropropanol, which is a food contaminant.
    It was originally found in acid-hydrolyzed vegetable protein and soy sauce, and later also found in other foods
    .
     
    Soybeans and other fat-containing raw materials, under the action of strong acid, the fat is broken and hydrolyzed to produce glycerol.
    Glycerol will produce trichloropropanol under strong acid or high temperature conditions
    .
    Relevant studies have shown that long-term excessive intake of trichloropropanol may cause damage to the human reproductive system and kidney function
    .
     
    At present, China's national standards stipulate that the limit of trichloropropanol in liquid condiments is 0.
    4mg/kg
    .
    The maximum amount in the test report is 0.
    023mg/kg, which does not exceed the limit, so there is no need to panic too much
    .
     
    Nitrite is universally present in all plants
    .
    Generally, the content of fresh vegetables is low (below 4mg/kg), but the content of nitrite will increase as the storage time becomes longer
    .
    In addition, nitrite is allowed to be used as a food additive (preservative, coloring agent) in meat products
    .
    Therefore, the detection of nitrite in the self-heating hot pot is considered normal
    .
    According to China’s food safety standards, the residual amount of nitrite in meat products is between 30 and 70 mg/kg, the content of nitrite in vegetables and their products should be less than 20 mg/kg, and the content of nitrite in the test report The maximum amount is 7.
    95mg/kg, which neither exceeds the limit standard in meat products nor the limit standard in vegetable products
    .
     
    Although nitrite is poisonous, it takes hundreds of milligrams at a time to have a poisoning reaction.
    Therefore, if you want to eat self-heating hot pot, it is still possible
    .
    However, it should be noted that the vegetables in the self-heating hot pot are limited and not fresh.
    If possible, you can add some vegetables that are easy to cook or can be eaten raw (cucumbers, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, etc.
    )
    .
     
    Moreover, fresh vegetables contain antioxidants such as vitamin C, which can prevent some nitrites from forming carcinogens, nitrosamines.
    Therefore, appropriate addition of fresh vegetables can reduce the worry about nitrites and improve nutritional balance
    .
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