Sudanese red chili powder is circulating, and a new list of people affected has been revealed! Nutritionist: 4 ways to promote metabolism by eating by mistake

The issue of "Sudan Red" chili powder continues to burn. The Kaohsiung City Health Bureau recently cooperated with the Kaohsiung District Prosecutor's Office to investigate the Sudan Red chili powder of Jinzhan and Jiaguang companies, which flowed to 14 downstream businesses in 7 counties and cities, including well-known manufacturers such as Bafang Yunji, Haidilao, and Weili. From old snack brands to well-known restaurants, they have been found to use chili powder added with "Sudan Red", which has attracted the attention of many people and made people who love spicy food worried about whether their bodies will be affected.

Nutritionist Huang Shumin from the Nantou Hospital of the Ministry of Health and Welfare said that people have misconceptions about food preferences. For example, strawberries should be red and taro should be purple. However, after food is processed, chemical changes occur, which changes the color. This affects the original color of the food and may also make it look unsightly. In order to increase consumers' willingness to buy products, businesses usually use food colorants (also known as edible pigments) legally.

Sudan Red is an illegal additive and is carcinogenic

Nutritionist Huang Shumin explained that food coloring is divided into artificial synthetic coloring and natural coloring. Natural coloring is less in variety and more expensive, so artificial synthetic coloring is more widely used in the market. Currently, the legal artificial red coloring is red 6 and 7. Basic pink essence and Sudan red are illegal additives.

Nutritionist Huang Shumin said that these illegally added pigments are carcinogenic and can irritate the gastrointestinal mucosa and cause damage to the stomach and intestines. It is recommended that people buy natural and original foods as much as possible, and avoid buying foods with too bright colors or foods that have been overly processed to the point where they no longer resemble their original colors.

Don’t panic if you accidentally ingest Sudan Red. Here are 4 tips to boost your metabolism

If you really eat illegal additives such as Sudan Red, there is no need to panic. Nutritionist Huang Shumin recommends that people can drink enough boiled water every day and eat more natural fruits and vegetables to enhance the body's antioxidant capacity through the natural antioxidant ingredients in fruits and vegetables. Increase the amount of exercise and change your lifestyle, avoid staying up late and avoiding smoking and drinking. The above methods can increase metabolism in the body and promote physical health.

If you really eat illegal additives such as Sudan Red, there is no need to panic. Nutritionist Huang Shumin recommends that people can drink enough boiled water every day and eat more natural fruits and vegetables to enhance the body's antioxidant capacity through the natural antioxidant ingredients in fruits and vegetables. Increase the amount of exercise and change your lifestyle, avoid staying up late and avoiding smoking and drinking. The above methods can increase metabolism in the body and promote physical health. (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Health and Welfare Nantou Hospital)

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