According to the official Weibo report of CCTV News Center, citrus in Cheju is rich in Vitamin C and is one of South Korea’s most famous fruits. However, in recent days, some black merchants in South Korea have been exposed. They used chemicals to color unripe oranges and sell them at high prices. Citrus went public in just four days and found 3.6 tons of citrus in circulation in Jeju.
What is the harm of dyeing oranges to human body?
Because the fruit skin has a lot of holes that are invisible to the naked eye, the dye can easily seep into the interior. Moreover, it is not clear whether the hawkers use food-grade dyes or industrial dyes and the amount of use, so it is difficult to determine how harmful the human body is. If industrial dyes are used, heavy metals are likely to exceed the standard, which may lead to chronic poisoning and affect internal organ function. For example, agricultural products containing cadmium can cause kidney, lung, and bone lesions in humans.
Expert: Stained fruit or heavy metal poisoning
Experts said that there are many small holes in the fruit skin, the color is very easy to infiltrate the pulp, so before eating, it is best to look at the inner skin of the pulp, if the color of the fruit penetrated is best not to eat.
Because it is unclear whether the colors used by hawkers are food grade dyes or industrial dyes, the amount of use is so it is difficult to determine the hazards to the human body. However, if it is an industrial dye, it is likely to cause heavy metal poisoning.
How to identify dyed oranges?
A look: naturally mature oranges must be uniform in color, and if there is uneven color, the color difference is relatively large, try not to buy; dyed oranges, the surface looks particularly red, careful observation, can be found epidermis Holes have red spots, and some oranges even have red residue on their surfaces.
Two news: natural fresh fruit did not carry out any insurance, waxing and other processes, with the natural fragrance of oranges. Stained orange has less orange flavor and has a flavor similar to that of aroma.
Three tastings: The natural fresh fruit is sour and sweet without any bitterness. The stained orange has a bitter aftertaste.
Four wipes: stained oranges, due to the addition of chemical additives, the surface feels sticky; non-stained orange, feels more natural. Wipe the surface of the orange with wipes. If the wipes turn red, the oranges may be stained. For unstained oranges, the wipes will only look faint yellow after wiping.
Five to see orange pedicle: fresh oranges, the root part is relatively fresh green, orange pedicle is white and green, will not appear dry. Dyed oranges are also susceptible to redness at the root, so it is possible to identify whether the dye is fresh or not by the orange roots.
11 magical uses of oranges
1, salty orange juice
Orange juice is rich in fructose and water, and is especially suitable for rejuvenation and refreshment after exercise. If adding a little salt to salty orange juice, the effect is better. However, vitamin C in orange juice is easily oxidized, and it is better to drink it now.
2, orange juice remover
When removing makeup, use a washcloth soaked in orange juice to wipe the facial skin for 5 minutes, then wash with clean water to effectively cleanse the face of dirt and grease, and deep cleansing. It is worth noting that you should avoid sun exposure during skin cleansing.
3, orange petal salad
The orange valve is rich in nutrients, it can enhance immunity and promote recovery of the body. Dietary fiber also helps defecation. Make orange orange salad, can add a lot of Western style, fun and delicious.
4, orange valve eye mask
Cut the orange flap into thin slices. Use the eye mask and gently press with your fingers to aid in absorption. Orange valve eye mask can promote blood circulation, supplement eye moisture, excellent Moisturizing effect.
5, orange seed mask
Combine the orange seeds into powder, take two teaspoons each time, and then make a paste mask together with flour and water. Once or twice a week, it increases the resistance of the skin's capillaries and tightens the skin. Sensitive people use it with caution.
6, orange seed powder
The orange seeds are air-dried, and then roasted in a pan, fry oil as much as possible, but do not fry coke. Then the fried orange seeds were beaten into powder, 35 grams each time, boiled water. Drink after meals, long-term adherence can have a certain effect on rheumatism.
7, orange peel massage
Orange peel has better anti-cellulite effect. Take a quarter of the cleaned orange peel, soaked in olive oil, and massage the cellulite. During the massage process, the juice in the orange peel is squeezed evenly and the water is washed afterwards.
8, orange peel
Take a fresh orange, slice it with skin, then put it in gauze and rub it directly on the rough parts of the elbows, knees, heels and so on. Orange peel is rich in flavonoids and vitamin C ingredients, can promote skin metabolism, improve skin capillary resistance. So, orange peel can remove old skin, tender skin.
9, orange peel sachet
The orange peel is made into a sachet and placed next to the pillow, which acts as a hypnotic repellent. If you put it in the bathroom, kitchen or refrigerator, you can remove the odor and keep the air fresh.
10, orange peel bath
When bathing, adding a small amount of fresh orange peel soup to the bath is aromatic, it also helps keep the skin moist and tender, especially suitable for use in dry autumn.
11, orange peel drink
Take 30g of fresh orange peel and boil in 1 liter of water for 15 minutes. Orange peel drink contains a component called hesperidin that softens blood vessels, lowers blood lipids, and prevents cardiovascular disease. Drinking before meals can also increase appetite.
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