Recently, a third-party testing agency has conducted random inspections on 7 so-called "zero additive" soy sauces on the market, involving many well-known brands such as Jiajia, Haitian, and Qianhe. The results were shocking, with 0 of the 0 soy sauce samples detected cadmium as a heavy metal and 0 samples as total arsenic, of which arsenic trioxide was found in the total arsenic. This result has raised widespread questions about the health of "zero-additive" soy sauce.

The secret of zero-added soy sauce testing is revealed

The test was initiated by Consumer Reports. The staff randomly purchased 7 brands of zero-added soy sauce, and then sent it to an authoritative third-party testing agency for laboratory testing of heavy metal content, additive ingredients and other items. The final results showed that the detection rate of cadmium was as high as 0%, which means that 0 out of 0 soy sauce contained cadmium; There are also 0 types of soy sauce that contain total arsenic. This data is surprising, and it involves the mainstream zero-added soy sauce brands in the market.

Hammer and arsenic, zero added soy sauce in the healthy killer

Cadmium and total arsenic, two heavy metals, are like killers hidden in "zero-additive" soy sauce, which have great potential harm to human health.

• Cadmium is a carcinogen, and long-term intake of foods containing cadmium may cause kidney damage, causing problems in the filtration and excretion functions of the kidneys. It can also cause bone lesions, making people's bones fragile and easy to break; It also increases the risk of cancer.
• Arsenic poisoning may cause skin lesions, making the skin rough, dull, and even spotty. It can also damage the nervous system, causing symptoms such as dizziness and fatigue, and in severe cases, it can also increase the risk of cancer.

Many people think that "zero additive" soy sauce is synonymous with safety and health, but this test ruthlessly reveals the misleading nature of the "zero additive" label. Although these soy sauces advertise that they do not contain chemical ingredients such as preservatives and flavor enhancers, they may be high in salt or other natural extracts to enhance freshness and mask the lack of flavor. "Zero additives" may be just a play on words to attract consumers, and it does not really guarantee product safety. Consumers are even more worried by the fact that some manufacturers are skeptical and do not deny the test results, but try to evade responsibility by adjusting their communication strategies or explaining the production process.

With a keen eye, there are clever ways to choose safe soy sauce

• View product information: To identify whether soy sauce is safe, you can actually make a preliminary judgment by looking at the product label, production date, expiration date and other information. Formal soy sauce product labels will clearly indicate the ingredients, production process, etc. If the label is blurry or has signs of alteration, be careful. The closer the production date, the fresher the soy sauce; The shelf life also reflects the quality stability of the product.
• Choose a reliable brand: When choosing a safe soy sauce, it is recommended that you choose a brand with a good reputation and a long history. These brands usually have stricter production standards and quality control.
• Focus on quality certificationsAt the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to the quality certification marks of the product, such as ISO, HACCP, etc., which represent that the product has reached a certain quality standard in the production process.

In addition to soy sauce, food safety in the daily diet cannot be ignored. It is necessary to pay attention to the heavy metal content in other foods, mix the diet reasonably, and do not rely too much on single foods.

Food safety is the line of defense for personal health

Food safety is directly related to the health of individuals and families. Long-term consumption of foods containing harmful substances may trigger serious health problems. Therefore, when consumers buy food, they should not only look at the product promotion, but also carefully check the product label and ingredient list, and do not blindly pursue concepts such as "zero additives".

Here, I would like to give you some healthy eating advice: Advocate a varied diet and a balanced intake of various nutrients. Don't just focus on one type of food, this can reduce the intake of harmful substances in a single food and improve your overall health.

This "zero additive" soy sauce incident has sounded the alarm bell for us, and food safety issues cannot be taken lightly. Everyone should be vigilant, learn to identify and choose safe food, and protect the health of themselves and their families.

Disclaimer: This article is only health news/health science, and the content does not constitute medication or medical guidelines, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time if you have health problems.