It is already an open secret that food is dyed with Sudan red and carmine, such as red meat, red peanuts, goji berries, paprika, chili oil, red heart poultry eggs, etc., basically dyed with Sudan red. Sudan red is a chemical stain not a food additive. Let's talk about this.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="43" > what is the difference between Sudan red and carmine and sunset yellow</h1>
Sudan red is a chemical stain, not a food additive. It is mainly used for the dyeing of products such as oil paint, engine oil, wax and shoe polish. Because the color of the food after dyeing food with Sudan red is very bright and not easy to fade, it can also cause people to have a strong appetite, so some illegal food processing companies or workshops will add Sudan red to food as a bright temptation. For example, common red meat, red peanuts, chili oil, etc. all contain Sudan red. I don't know if you have noticed that some merchants recommend red shell red peanuts, when you buy home to clean, you find that the water has turned red, which is the dyed peanuts.
Carmine: also known as acidic red 3R, water-soluble synthetic pigment, belongs to the food red pigment, bright yellow light red, monochromatic variety. Soluble in water, glycerin, insoluble in ethanol, insoluble in grease. Carmine is allowed to be added to food with 30 kinds of food in 12 categories, such as red sausage casings, soy milk drinks, shrimp slices, candy coatings and ice cream, but it is not allowed to be added to vitamin functional drinks.
Carmine can also be used to flavor ketchup. Add foreign wine, strawberry jam, cold drinks, sausages, pastries and other foods.
Sunset Yellow: Also known as Edible Yellow No. 3. It is a synthetic colorant that has the effect of adding a good look. It can be used for fruit juice drinks, carbonated drinks, sauce wine, candy, pastries and other foods, and is also used in raw meat.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="43" How to distinguish between carmine, sunset red, Sudan red, etc. added to food >? </h1>
Food with carmine, sunset red, Sudan red food is difficult to distinguish between the general public, from the above knowledge we also know that in addition to Sudan red is not a food additive, these colorants can be eaten within a safe range. However, Sudan red is a coloring additive banned by the state, and such a prohibited colorant is added to the food, which can only be detected by the food testing department.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="43" > why sudan red can't help applying it? </h1>
According to the survey data, because the food dyed with Sudan red is not easy to fade, it can maintain the bright color of the food. Moreover, some merchants are prohibited from using it in order to reduce costs and make huge profits.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="43" >what harm does eating Sudan red harm to the body? </h1>
On 14 June 2004, the UK Food Standards Authority found a new batch of food in supermarkets containing a potential carcinogen, Sudan Red No. 1 pigment. Long-term use of foods containing Sudan red can cause DNA mutations in human liver cells. However, there is no data study to show how much Sudan red intake causes carcinogenicity, that is, although Sudan red will increase the risk of cancer in people who eat it, it is still impossible to determine a safe amount.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" data-track="43" > so what to do after eating food stained with Sudanese red? </h1>
Generally speaking, the dose of Sudan red added in the middle of the food may not be able to cause cancer, even if it is consumed for half a year, the amount of each consumption is small, and there is no clear scientific basis for causing cancer. So what to do when you eat it?
If you suspect that you often eat Sudan red, it is recommended to check the liver once every six months, because long-term use of foods containing Sudan red may change the DNA structure of the liver, resulting in liver disease. Food containing Sudan red stain that is consumed will slowly affect the health of the eater and will not cause disease quickly, so its pathogenicity is very hidden.
Summary: Sudan red enters the human body after being eaten, mainly through the gastrointestinal tract microbial reductase, liver and extrahepatic tissue microsomal and cytoplasmic reductase metabolism, metabolized into the corresponding amines in the body. Therefore, checking the liver every six months is the best way to detect and treat early.