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Interpretation of Japan's New Food Labeling Law (4)
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
Scientific basis is limited and can be approved as "specific health food with conditional restrictions" Standard type + individual evaluation type: According to the guidelines established by the Consumer Agency, the product's clinical trial results or the systematic review of the ingredients meet the standard identifiable function .
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Apple waxing is not reliable
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
According to the "Sanitary Standards for the Use of Food Additives", morpholine fatty acid salts (also known as fruit wax), carnauba wax, etc.
The fruit wax produced by the apple itself is a kind of ester component, which is harmless to the human body, so you don't need to worry too much .
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Some facts about sugar
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
From the early 1970s to the early years of the 21st century, the average daily calorie intake of American adults increased by 13%, mainly because they consumed more carbohydrates, including sugar .
Compared with 1977, the average American adult in 1996 consumed 83 more calories a day from artificially added sugar in food .
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Wild mushroom poisoning has entered a high-incidence period, do not pick and eat wild mushrooms
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
The fundamental way to prevent poisoning from poisonous mushrooms is not to eat wild mushrooms, so as to avoid accidents and endanger health and even life safety .
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Hong Kong Center for Food Safety: Pesticide residues in choy sum samples exceed legal standards
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
The CFS is following up on the incident and reminds the public to properly handle the vegetables before eating them, including washing and soaking them, to reduce the pesticide residue content of the vegetables .
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Many foods cause cancer is not credible
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
For the fresh, pure animal foods and plant foods that are often eaten Humans have been eating for thousands of years, and there is almost no possibility of causing cancer .
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The "health brand" of lactic acid bacteria drinks is more like a blinding method
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
The reporter of Beijing Morning News compared the food labels of different brands of products in Carrefour, Lotte Mart and other supermarkets and found that the content of lactic acid bacteria in various lactic acid bacteria beverages is also different .
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International Food Information Commission (IFIC): The role of biotechnology in our food supply
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
Picture from gettyimages The International Food Information Commission (IFIC) has been committed to disseminating scientific knowledge about agricultural biotechnology (genetically modified technology), and recently published a new three edition of the agricultural biotechnology publicity guide .
In the near future, we will share the Chinese translation of this publication with you .
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Is the "hoarfrost" on the fruit peel a pesticide residue?
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
For example, this layer of fruit powder on the surface of grapes can reduce water evaporation, so the presence of'frost' is indeed a sign of fruit freshness, and it means that there is less pesticide .
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The expiration date is about to be on sale, and the snacks are the most "don't buy it"
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
However, Guan Haishan, a professor at the School of Life Sciences of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, said that after the "best before date" label expires, it is normal to continue eating, but the taste of snacks such as biscuits may change .
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Antimicrobial resistance
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
Important facts " Antimicrobial drug resistance threatens the effective prevention and treatment of more and more infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses and fungi.
Carbapenem antibiotics are the last resort to treat life-threatening infections caused by common intestinal bacteria, and resistance to these drugs has spread to all regions of the world .
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Consumption tips for edible vegetable oil
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
It is best to use low-temperature cooking methods and avoid repeated heating of the same pot oil .
3. When storing edible vegetable oil, you should keep it sealed, avoid light, low temperature, and avoid water .
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World Health Organization: Guidelines for safe food preparation in emergencies and disasters
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
Thoroughly cook raw food: Under normal circumstances, raw food and water may be contaminated by pathogenic bacteria.
After preparing raw food, especially animal organs, wash your hands again before cooking ready-to-eat food .
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Have you done the right thing about storing food in a household refrigerator?
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
Tomatoes Tomatoes are also foods that cannot be stored in the refrigerator, because in a low temperature environment, part or all of the tomatoes will become soft and rotten in water, and brown round spots will appear .
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Hong Kong Center for Food Safety: 4-Methylimidazole in cola beverages
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
2. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization/WHO Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives has set a limit standard for 4-methylimidazole in Sauce III and Sauce IV in its chemical specifications, as an indicator of good manufacturing practices.
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Tips for the consumption of carbonated drinks
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
After freezing, the solubility of carbon dioxide in carbonated beverages in water decreases, which will cause a large amount of gas to precipitate out of the water and cause excessive pressure on the container .
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Ten facts about breastfeeding
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
2. Benefits to the health of babies Breast milk is the most ideal food for newborns and infants.
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Consumer tips for summer pasta and home-made pasta
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
, it is recommended to add an appropriate amount of eggs, milk and a small amount of salt to the flour, which can not only improve the pasta The noodles are chewy and the buns are soft .
Observe the sales location buy noodles, buns and other food directly, and pay attention to the sales environment.
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Hong Kong Center for Food Safety: Food Coloring: Is it an enemy or a friend? (Part 2)
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
Taking red 2G as an example, the international food safety agency United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization/World Health Organization Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives evaluated the safety of red 2G in 1981.
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The Truth About Genetically Modified America
Time of Update: 2021-06-29
This is the consensus of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the World Health Organization, the European Food Safety Agency, the United States Department of Agriculture, the FDA, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency," said Jeff Wolt "Although the procedures for risk analysis and management are different, whether in a mature market like the United States or a developing market like China, the bottom line of genetically modified products is the same.
