Grandma Wang wandered around the vegetable market and stopped in front of the tofu stall. She caught a glimpse of the pieces of tofu as white as jade, but when she looked closer, she found that it didn't feel right, and it didn't smell as fragrant as the tofu in her memory. The boss tried his best to sell on the side: "Grandma Wang, this batch of tofu is very fresh, you can try it!"
Grandma Wang frowned, she gently touched the tofu with her hand, the strange slippery feeling and slightly pungent taste made her heart tighten. Thinking of the reminder of her neighbor Dr. Xiao Li, Grandma Wang shook her head and politely rejected the boss's enthusiasm, and turned around and walked to the old tofu shop with a good reputation.
It turns out that although some tofu in the market is cheap, it hides hidden health risks, and even the vendors who sell them sometimes dare not eat their own food easily.
1. Reveal the truth about tofu whitening: be wary of the harm of whitening agents
Have you ever encountered that kind of tofu that is so white that it seems to have its own halo at a glance? Oh, don't be fooled by its "beauty"! You must know that there are also "cosmetics" in the world of tofu, and some merchants secretly add whitening agents to it in order to pursue the appearance of tofu. It's like putting a whitening mask on tofu, and although it looks glossy, it's actually at the expense of health.
The color of authentic tofu should be close to milky white or faint yellow, with a natural luster on the surface, rather than the snow-white "Internet celebrity face". Therefore, whenever you see the kind of tofu that is almost dazzling white in the market, the big guy can have more eyes, don't be carried away by the cheap price, and buy it back for a while to save money, which is a joke about your health.
Whitening agent, long-term consumption of tofu with added whitening agent is like planting a time bomb on the body. These chemicals accumulate in the body and can cause damage to various organs in our body, increasing the risk of disease. This is not alarmist, and scientific research has long confirmed it.
Second, the tofu quality inspection practical guide: one look, two touch, three smells
Visual inspection: the "face project" of tofu: high-quality tofu has a regular appearance, natural color, and no cracks and spots. Tofu that is too white should be careful, maybe they are "makeup".
Tactile detection: the "spring test" of tofu: the texture of fresh tofu is between flexible and firm, and it rebounds quickly with a gentle press of your fingers. If the surface of the tofu is sticky and slippery or too hard and too soft, it may be a quality problem, so be sure to choose carefully.
Olfactory assessment: The "perfume rule" of tofu: Pure tofu exudes a faint bean aroma, if there is a sour smell or other weird smell, it is definitely an alarm for tofu to spoil, encounter this kind of tofu, do not hesitate to turn around and leave.
Since Grandma Wang learned the trick of selecting tofu, she has become a "tofu identification expert" in the community. Not only did she choose tofu by herself in strict accordance with these three steps, but she also enthusiastically taught it to her neighbors, relatives and friends. Gradually, everyone found that the tofu selected according to Grandma Wang's method really tasted better, the taste was more pure, and the family's body was healthier. Grandma Wang's change has made the residents of the community understand that a healthy diet starts with the selection of ingredients, especially when dealing with daily ingredients such as tofu, we must be careful to distinguish and never let inferior tofu mix into their own table.
As the old saying goes, "Sickness comes from the mouth, and trouble comes from the mouth". In the seemingly ordinary matter of choosing tofu, we can get a glimpse of the big issue of food safety. Remember: the beauty of tofu is not in its whiteness, but in its quality, and the value of tofu is not in its price, but in its freshness. Through meticulous observation and tasting, we can stay away from those hidden health threats and make our lives healthier and more delicious. Choosing tofu is choosing a healthy lifestyle, let's be a smart consumer together, so that every serving of tofu becomes a safe and delicious food that nourishes the body.
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