As people who like to eat somen noodles, we often only care about the taste and price when choosing somen noodles, but pay little attention to its nutritional value. However, some somen noodles are not only low in nutritional value, but also have adverse health effects. Today, I would like to share with you 6 types of dried noodles to avoid buying.
The first type is somen noodles with a high sodium content. In order to make the noodles bright and smooth, merchants usually add salt during the production process. However, high sodium levels can increase the risk of diseases such as high blood pressure. Therefore, it is best to have a sodium content between 450 and 600 mg of somen noodles, and if it exceeds this range, it is not recommended to buy it. In addition, we can also judge by the appearance of the dried noodles. The surface of high-sodium noodles is usually smooth and bright white. When cooked, this type of noodle will be more chewy and have better malleability.
The second type is somen noodles that are not easy to break. Normally, the shelf life of dried noodles is 12 months, but some merchants will add guar bean gum in order to extend the shelf life and increase the elasticity of dried noodles. However, long-term intake of large amounts of guar gum is harmful to the body. When buying dried noodles, you can try to break the noodles, if it is difficult to break, it means that too much guar gum has been added to it, and it is not recommended to buy it.
The third type is multigrain noodles, such as soba noodles and vegetable noodles. Not only are these noodles expensive, but they are also not very nutritious, and it is better to eat more vegetables quickly. If you want to eat this kind of somen noodles, you can choose somen noodles without delicate words, because multigrain noodles that have been delicately made will lose a lot of nutrients and minerals, and there is not much difference compared to ordinary noodles, and it is a waste of money.
The fourth is not to buy somen noodles with whitening agents. Normal somen noodles are white with a hint of yellow. If the noodles in the supermarket are pure white, it is likely that they have been chemically bleached and whitening agents have been added. There is no big problem with using a small amount of brightener, but it can be harmful if you eat this type of somen for a long time. Therefore, the whiter the somen noodles, the less recommended it is to buy. In addition, the colorful noodles are likely to have added pigments, so it is recommended to buy them in small quantities.
The fifth type is egg noodles. It is believed that it is a nutritious somen noodles with the addition of eggs. However, this is not the case. Actually, instead of adding eggs, egg yolk powder is added. After rigorous processing, many nutrients in eggs are lost. Instead of eating egg somen noodles, you can buy regular somen noodles and cook a few hard-boiled eggs yourself.
Sixth, dried noodles in bulk. Even though the price is cheap, most of these somen noodles are produced in small factories, the production environment cannot be guaranteed, and the process of touching them is not very hygienic. Therefore, it is not recommended to choose these dried noodles in bulk. When buying in the supermarket, there are often some promotions, especially the dried noodles, which only cost 2.5 yuan a handful, and everyone can guess the problem. You know, no merchant sells at a loss.
There are two main reasons for cheap promotions: one is that the noodles are close to their expiration date, so they will be sold at special prices. If you can't eat it at home, you may not notice it after the expiration date. The second is that the manufacturer made a mistake in the packaging of this batch of dried noodles, resulting in a special promotion. If it is a promotion for this reason, everyone can buy it with peace of mind.