1 in 8 Chinese meals packed with dangerous chemical
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http://news.scotsman.com/scotland/Warning-over--additives-in.4352472.jp
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.
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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.
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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.
- 1 year 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.
- 1 year ago
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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?
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MeganMcKenzie
