Soy sauce is "harmful oil", eaten not only toxic but also may cause cancer?

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I. What does "soy sauce" mean when it is divided into raw and old soy sauce?

Most people are not unfamiliar with soy sauce, after all, it is a common condiment in the kitchen, but there are raw and old soy sauce, what is the difference between these two kinds of soy sauce?

The word "pumping" actually means extracting, after the fermentation of the soy sauce leachate, the first pumping is the first pumping oil, then the second pumping is the second pumping oil, and the third pumping is the third pumping oil.

Soy sauce refers to the soy sauce that is eaten directly after mixing the first, second and third extraction oils in proportion, and old soy sauce refers to the soy sauce that is further processed and concentrated from the raw soy sauce.

Raw soy sauce is lighter in color and fresher in flavor than old soy sauce, which is suitable for cold and stir-fry dishes, while old soy sauce is darker and more viscous, which is suitable for coloring marinades.

Because of its lighter color and heavier saltiness, raw soy sauce should not be overdone when cooking, and people with high blood pressure should reduce their salt intake when consuming it. The company's products are also suitable for use in dark dishes such as marinated foods and braised meats.

In addition to soy sauce and soy sauce, what are the differences between the commonly used condiments, such as flavorful and oyster sauce?

Also known as a soy sauce, it has a little more flavor than regular soy sauce because of the addition of fresh additives. It can also be used as a substitute for chicken and MSG in cooking to enhance the taste of dishes.

And oyster sauce is not really an oil, it is a condiment made from the juice of oysters after they have been steamed, or made from the enzymatic digestion of raw oyster meat and then added to the condiment.

Oyster oil is nutritious and contains substances such as monosodium glutamate and tasting nucleotides, so it is good for freshness. It also has a bright red color, which helps to add color to the dish when cooking, and it has a thickening effect when making fillings.

Two, is soy sauce a "harmful oil" that is not only toxic but also carcinogenic?

There are a lot of rumors about soy sauce being carcinogenic on the internet, so let's explain it all at once today!

1. 4-Methylimidazole

The darker the color of soy sauce contains more caramel pigment, that means the risk of containing the possible carcinogen 4-methylimidazole is also high.

The joint Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and World Health Organization Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) states that normal consumption of soy sauce is not harmful to human health.

2. Nitrosamines

Soy sauce is rumored to cause cancer by mixing with nitrites in saliva after entering the body, but in fact, there is no need to worry about nitrosamines if there is not much nitrite intake.

3. Aflatoxin

Flatoxin does increase liver damage, but the national regulations state that the aflatoxin in soy sauce should not exceed 5mg/L, so as long as you choose to buy soy sauce from regular channels, there is not much of a problem.

4. Saltophilic bacteria

The internet rumor is that soy sauce contains saltophilic bacteria, but in fact, regular manufacturers produce soy sauce with sterilization and filtration, so it may be that consumers are using soy sauce without sealing it well, which leads to the creation of bacteria.

3. 3 kitchen condiments that are cancer "accomplices"

While soy sauce is not carcinogenic, some kitchen condiments may increase the risk of cancer when used improperly, so pay attention to the proper use of these condiments every day.

Many seniors think that earth-pressed oil is handmade and safer to eat. But in fact, earth-pressed oil is not guaranteed raw materials and is not refined, and may have a low smoke point and many impurities, which may increase the risk of lung and liver cancer.

And there may also be a health risk of aflatoxin. It is advisable to choose cooking oil from regular manufacturers because the production process of regular products is strictly controlled and there is no need to worry about aflatoxin contamination.

Too much salt can increase the risk of hypertension, gastritis, stomach cancer and other diseases, and our dietary guidelines recommend that adults should preferably limit their salt intake to 5 grams per day.

Excessive sugar intake can lead to higher blood sugar, increase satiety and affect digestion, which may lead to indigestion, vomiting, osteoporosis and other consequences over time. And too much sugar intake can fuel tumor cells and increase the risk of bowel cancer or other tumors.

It is recommended to buy and eat less refined sugar containing white sugar, glucose, maltose and other refined sugars in general, and to ensure a balanced and comprehensive diet.

Although soy sauce may contain 4-methylimidazole, normal consumption of soy sauce is not harmful to human health as long as soy sauce products from regular manufacturers are purchased.

In addition to soy sauce, it is important to pay attention to salt, sugar, and earth-pressed oil in the kitchen. It is not recommended to buy earth-pressed oil, and it is appropriate to cook food with as little oil, salt, and sugar as possible.