5 toxic Chinese foods that are counterfeited from plastic and contain cancer-causing chemicals
When it comes to food, Chinese food is present almost anywhere in the world. Therefore, counterfeit and poor quality products are "wriggling" all over the country. In some parts of the world, Chinese products have been banned from import for consumer health reasons.
Here are some Chinese toxic foods that are known to have high toxicity that have crept into the Vietnamese market, as well as sold rampantly on the Internet, especially on some online websites. routes like eBay, AliExpress, Amazon.com ... AliExpress.
1. Green beans
According to a 2005 report published in a daily newspaper in China, fake peas were found in the Hunan area of China. Specifically, peas have been counterfeited with soybeans and the production process uses the chemical sodium metabisulfite to give the beans their green color. Sodium metabisulfite is a substance that is banned from use in food because it reduces the body's ability to absorb calcium, in addition many organs warn it can cause cancer.
Toxic Chinese food - fake green beans
2. Baby formula
In 2004, this dangerous powdered formula claimed the lives of many children in Fuyang province, China. Shortly thereafter, 50 Chinese were blamed for this incident, CBS News reported.
The formula only contains a number of nutrients, the rest contain powder - substances that cause children to drink with enlarged head, limbs and weaker physical activity.
3. Fake eggs
There have been a number of video tutorials on how to distinguish fake eggs as well as close-up footage of how fake eggs are made on several websites in China. In fact, the fake eggs contain some very dangerous chemicals including alginic acid, Potassium Alum, Gelatin, Calcium Chloride, water and artificial colors. The eggshell is made from calcium carbonate. The worst part is that eating the eggs can lead to some serious health problems such as memory loss or dementia if complications occur.
Toxic Chinese food - fake chicken eggs
4. Pork imitation beef
Before being sold to the market, pork is often chemically processed to "transform" into beef. According to health experts, this fake beef can cause slow poisoning, deformation and even cancer in the long run.
5. Plastic rice
Toxic Chinese food - plastic rice
News of plastic rice being sold across China was released after Chinese authorities held large quantities of fake rice across the country. A Chinese representative reported that the rice was produced from potatoes mixed with a synthetic resin. Similar to legumes, rice stays firm after boiling and produces a lot of toxins. Eating regularly and long term can lead to cancer.