Uncle Liu can be regarded as a loyal "fermented bean curd lover". Every night, Uncle Liu dips the fermented bean curd in his steamed buns, not to mention how fragrant it is. In his words: The delicious fermented bean curd is delicious even with meat. Don’t change!
But eating fermented bean curd every day has also aroused concerns in the family. His wife has advised Uncle Liu more than once to eat less fermented bean curd in the future. He heard that fermented bean curd has a risk of causing cancer. But Uncle Liu didn't think so. Instead, he blamed his wife for watching some rumored videos every day and confusing the situation.
Does the "fermented bean curd" that Uncle Liu loves so much cause cancer?
The reason why some people think that fermented bean curd can cause cancer is because mold is used to assist the fermentation during the fermentation process. "Eating fermented bean curd is equivalent to eating mold, so it causes cancer." ” became a common refrain.
It is true that during the production process of fermented bean curd, mold is indeed needed to assist in fermentation. However, this mold is a type of beneficial edible fungi and has been approved by the food regulatory authorities. No toxins are produced during the fermentation process, and it does not cause cancer. Therefore, there is no risk of cancer caused by eating fermented bean curd.
However, it should be noted that after buying the fermented bean curd, if it is not stored properly, it may become moldy, so try to store it in the refrigerator. If you find that the surface of fermented bean curd turns green or yellow, it may be caused by aflatoxin infection. If you eat it at this time, there is a risk of poisoning and cancer, so it is better to throw it away as soon as possible.
So, since fermented bean curd is not a "carcinogen", does it have nutritional value? Regarding this, CCTV may be able to give you the answer.
What benefits can the body gain from eating fermented bean curd appropriately? Listen to what CCTV says
CCTV Life Circle program has specially invited experts from the Beijing Institute of Food Science to popularize the nutritional science of fermented bean curd. Engineer Fan Wei explained: Because of the fermentation process, fermented bean curd has great advantages as a fermented food, such as amino acids , soy isoflavones , which are essential for the human body.
Proper consumption of fermented bean curd brings obvious benefits to the body:
Benefit 1 : It is easier for the body to obtain protein
In addition to CCTV experts saying that fermented bean curd is rich in protein, the absorption efficiency of protein in fermented bean curd is also very high. .
This is because under the action of mold fermentation, the protein in tofu is broken down into small amino acids one by one. Small molecule nutrients are easier to be absorbed by the body, and the protein acquisition efficiency will be higher. Especially some middle-aged and elderly people with poor gastrointestinal problems and poor digestion ability are very suitable to eat some fermented bean curd.
Benefit 2: Delays human aging
The soy isoflavones component contained in fermented bean curd is actually an antioxidant nutrient. Proper consumption can effectively slow down the oxidation rate of the human body and have a certain anti-aging effect. , is also a major advantage for the elderly. Not only that, the antioxidant ingredients play a role and can also play a good role in anti-cancer. In other words, fermented bean curd is not only not "carcinogenic", but has a certain "anti-cancer" effect.
Benefits three : Reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
According to research, fermented bean curd will form a highly active peptide during the fermentation process. This peptide can enter blood vessels, help regulate angiotensin , and expand blood vessel volume. effect.
Therefore, eating some fermented bean curd appropriately can help alleviate cardiovascular health conditions, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.
To sum up, fermented bean curd is not a "carcinogen", but a good "health product". However, some friends still have misunderstandings about fermented bean curd, so they "stay away" from fermented bean curd. Only by fully understanding and avoiding misunderstandings can we It is more conducive to the comprehensive supplement of dietary nutrition.
Extended reading: Help clear the "grievances" of fermented bean curd and share 2 misunderstandings about fermented bean curd
① "The red color of fermented bean curd is because red pigment is used?"
This is the most commonly heard statement. Many people think that the reason why fermented bean curd is red. It's so red because red pigment is added during the production process.
But in fact, red fermented bean curd is just a type of fermented bean curd, called red bean curd, and red bean curd is dyed using "red yeast rice". Red yeast rice is one of the natural dyes. Therefore, fermented bean curd is red in color and is still healthy and safe. There are no toxic artificial dyes.
② "Eating 1g of fermented bean curd is equivalent to eating 12g of salt?"
In most people's minds, fermented bean curd has a lot of salt. It is even said that eating 1g of fermented bean curd is equivalent to eating 12g of salt.
But the actual situation is that compared with other fermented foods, the content of fermented bean curd is much lower than imagined. Generally speaking, the salt content in one bean curd is about 1g. According to the standards of the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents", the daily salt intake per person is below 6g. As long as the limit is not exceeded, fermented bean curd can be eaten with confidence.
All in all, fermented bean curd is not an unhealthy food in everyone’s eyes. On the contrary, it is rich in nutrients and is a good choice for middle-aged and elderly people. However, no matter how good the food is, it must be eaten with certain restrictions. Only by eating it appropriately without exceeding the salt intake can we get better nutrition and health.
Reference:
[1]: "Life circle: Fermented bean curd is a favorite of many people. What harm does long-term consumption do to the human body? Expert answers" cctv12019-12-21
[2] Gou Ming. Does fermented bean curd affect health[J] . Consumer Guide, 2016(4):2.
[3] Lu Bin. Is eating fermented bean curd harmful to health[J]. Contemporary Aging, 2015(8):1.
Extended reading: Help clear the "grievances" of fermented bean curd and share 2 misunderstandings about fermented bean curd
① "The red color of fermented bean curd is because red pigment is used?"
This is the most commonly heard statement. Many people think that the reason why fermented bean curd is red. It's so red because red pigment is added during the production process.
But in fact, red fermented bean curd is just a type of fermented bean curd, called red bean curd, and red bean curd is dyed using "red yeast rice". Red yeast rice is one of the natural dyes. Therefore, fermented bean curd is red in color and is still healthy and safe. There are no toxic artificial dyes.
② "Eating 1g of fermented bean curd is equivalent to eating 12g of salt?"
In most people's minds, fermented bean curd has a lot of salt. It is even said that eating 1g of fermented bean curd is equivalent to eating 12g of salt.
But the actual situation is that compared with other fermented foods, the content of fermented bean curd is much lower than imagined. Generally speaking, the salt content in one bean curd is about 1g. According to the standards of the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents", the daily salt intake per person is below 6g. As long as the limit is not exceeded, fermented bean curd can be eaten with confidence.
All in all, fermented bean curd is not an unhealthy food in everyone’s eyes. On the contrary, it is rich in nutrients and is a good choice for middle-aged and elderly people. However, no matter how good the food is, it must be eaten with certain restrictions. Only by eating it appropriately without exceeding the salt intake can we get better nutrition and health.
Reference:
[1]: "Life circle: Fermented bean curd is a favorite of many people. What harm does long-term consumption do to the human body? Expert answers" cctv12019-12-21
[2] Gou Ming. Does fermented bean curd affect health[J] . Consumer Guide, 2016(4):2.
[3] Lu Bin. Is eating fermented bean curd harmful to health[J]. Contemporary Aging, 2015(8):1.
