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Update Date: 2010/07/17 15:35 (Reported by Li Hexi)
The scorching summer has arrived, and many people are buying cold noodles, chilled soy products, and pasta to beat the heat. To protect the rights and health of consumers, the Changhua County Health Bureau has recently conducted comprehensive inspections at traditional markets, supermarkets, and manufacturers, sampling various chilled foods made from beans and flour. Ye Yanbo, Director of the County Health Bureau, emphasized that the main testing items include preservatives such as benzoic acid, sorbic acid, dehydroacetic acid, and hydrogen peroxide.
In the first round of inspections, 60 samples of tofu and wheat gluten were tested. The results showed a very high compliance rate for tofu, reaching 98%. However, the results for wheat gluten were far from ideal, with approximately 20%—six samples—testing positive for hydrogen peroxide, commonly known as "double oxygen water," which is prohibited as an additive. The manufacturers found to have illegally added this substance include Hongsheng, Hengyi, Sihaitong, Zhengxian, Yangjiazhuang, and Huifeng. In addition to publicizing the names of these manufacturers, the bureau will also impose fines ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$150,000 in accordance with the law.
Director Ye Yanbo stated that many food manufacturers use hydrogen peroxide to cut costs and enhance the appearance of processed foods, as it serves as a sterilizing and bleaching agent. However, these chemicals are invisible health hazards, not only potentially causing chronic health issues but also triggering symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and bloating after consumption. Consumers are reminded to carefully select products to ensure safety.
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Changhua Inspects Tofu and Gluten: 20% Exceed Hydrogen Peroxide Limits
The scorching summer has arrived, and many people are buying cold noodles, chilled soy products, and pasta to beat the heat. To protect the rights and health of consumers, the Changhua County Health Bureau has recently conducted comprehensive inspections at traditional markets, supermarkets, and manufacturers, sampling various chilled foods made from beans and flour. Ye Yanbo, Director of the County Health Bureau, emphasized that the main testing items include preservatives such as benzoic acid, sorbic acid, dehydroacetic acid, and hydrogen peroxide.
In the first round of inspections, 60 samples of tofu and wheat gluten were tested. The results showed a very high compliance rate for tofu, reaching 98%. However, the results for wheat gluten were far from ideal, with approximately 20%—six samples—testing positive for hydrogen peroxide, commonly known as "double oxygen water," which is prohibited as an additive. The manufacturers found to have illegally added this substance include Hongsheng, Hengyi, Sihaitong, Zhengxian, Yangjiazhuang, and Huifeng. In addition to publicizing the names of these manufacturers, the bureau will also impose fines ranging from NT$30,000 to NT$150,000 in accordance with the law.
Director Ye Yanbo stated that many food manufacturers use hydrogen peroxide to cut costs and enhance the appearance of processed foods, as it serves as a sterilizing and bleaching agent. However, these chemicals are invisible health hazards, not only potentially causing chronic health issues but also triggering symptoms such as nausea, diarrhea, and bloating after consumption. Consumers are reminded to carefully select products to ensure safety.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 100717/ 1/ 29fgw. html