1 in 8 Chinese meals packed with dangerous chemical
source: http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Warning-over--additives-in.4352472.jp
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One in eight Chinese meals prepared by Scottish takeaways and restaurants contains illegal levels of a chemical flavouring that can cause an "extremely distressing" reaction in diners, a new survey by health watchdogs reveals.
The use of monosodium glutamate (MSG) in Chinese cooking is strictly restricted by food additive regulations that were introduced over a decade ago. According to the Government regulations, MSG levels must not exceed a concentration of 1% in order to prevent allergic reactions (burning skin, heart palpitations and headaches) commonly known as "Chinese restaurant syndrome".
As part of the new survey, 181 Chinese meals were analysed; 22 samples (12%) contained MSG above the statutory level, while a further nine (5%) were close to the limit. Shockingly, two samples contained twice the limit and one three times the limit.
The use of monosodium glutamate (MSG) in Chinese cooking is strictly restricted by food additive regulations that were introduced over a decade ago. According to the Government regulations, MSG levels must not exceed a concentration of 1% in order to prevent allergic reactions (burning skin, heart palpitations and headaches) commonly known as "Chinese restaurant syndrome".
As part of the new survey, 181 Chinese meals were analysed; 22 samples (12%) contained MSG above the statutory level, while a further nine (5%) were close to the limit. Shockingly, two samples contained twice the limit and one three times the limit.
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good_stuff
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MSG = Mighty Scrumdidly Grumpsous
Helpful hint, if you know your alergic to peanuts, don't order the PB&J sandwich.
Apply the same concept to chinese food.
- 3 years ago
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good_stuff
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MeganMcKenzie
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I agree. My sister is allergic to sulfites in wine and nearly went into anaphylactic shock.
- 3 years ago
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MeganMcKenzie
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vintage_nouveau13
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MSG is scary stuff. I know some people that are really allergic to it. It's surprising to see that it is not only in Chinese food, but also in a large number of processed snack foods. Read ingredients and you will be surprised.
- 3 years ago
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vintage_nouveau13
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MeganMcKenzie
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Well, I know what I won't be eating when I visit Scotland.....in fact is food safe anywhere?
- 3 years ago
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MeganMcKenzie
