5 facts about little known wedge seeds

Many housewives are treating seasoning seeds as indispensable spices for dishes. However, you should note the following when using.

Things to know when using seasoning seeds

1. Not harmful to health

According to Professor Pham Van Khoi (Vietnam Institute of Chemistry), seasoning seeds contain many materials. In which the indispensable component is the main noodles (flavor enhancer 621) and two flavor modifiers 627, 631.

According to scientific documents, substances of taste 627 and 631 are 10-15 times sweeter than regular noodles. For a while, consumers feared this substance could cause teratogenicity and metabolic disorders. In addition, the main noodles can cause 'Chinese restaurant syndrome ' with signs of weakness, dizziness, and nausea. However, at present, all 3 flavor regulators 621, 627, 631 are included in the list of additives permitted for use in food.

According to GS Khoi's explanation, main noodles or seasoning powder both make sweet taste pleasant and less toxic if used at a moderate level.

At the same point, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lam (Deputy Director of the National Institute of Nutrition) said that the harms of main noodles and seasoning seeds are only hypothetical when scientists embark on research. Currently, these substances are still licensed for use by the International Food Standards Commission. That proves that they are completely safe for users.

2. Does not contain much nutrition

It is also possible that in seasoning seeds there are some ingredients from Ninh Xuong water, shrimp powder, chicken, straw mushroom . for different flavors, but not significantly, just under 5%. Seasoning seeds are used to create good taste for food, cannot replace nutritional products , 'said Dr. Nguyen Thi Lam, Deputy Director of the National Institute of Nutrition.

Prof. Khoi emphasized: ' Seasoning seeds as well as main noodles only create artificial sweetness for the dish, not 100% from meat or bone as advertised. They also do not contain much nutrition '.

He analyzed the meat powder in the seasoning granules that are often crushed by the manufacturer from dried meat , not extracted the stewed bone and filet meat as advertised. If using meat, pure fish, when concentrated, it is very susceptible to rancidity, absolutely cannot be left for long, especially in outdoor temperature conditions.

3. Not better than main noodles

Many people discriminate on pasta and use seasoning seeds because they think that spices are healthier. However, according to GS Khoi, in seasoning seeds, in addition to some ingredients such as sugar, salt, there are also noodles and super sweet substances (flavor agents 627 and 631). This substance is basically the same flavor , belonging to the group of MSG, which helps increase the effectiveness when used.

Therefore, people with allergies, must abstain from major noodles should also be cautious when using seasoning seeds . In particular, pregnant women (first 3 months), babies need to pay attention to this.

4. Do not eat much

Due to its usability, many families have used seasoning seeds regularly, not replenishing nutrition from daily fresh foods for meals that lead to low quality, especially for young children.

' Although tested wedge seeds are not harmful, we should use certain limits. Abuse of this spice can cause unpredictable side effects, ' Professor Khoi said.

Accordingly, to ensure nutrition for family members, housewives should pay attention to supplementing the amount of food that is diverse, adequate and balanced. It is best to limit the use of monosodium glutamate, seasoning seeds and replace with foods with natural sweetness. Absolutely do not use seasoning seeds for children to eat.

5. Can not replace iodized salt

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that a person should not eat more than 6 grams of salt a day , including soup, seasoning in food, vegetables, melons . So you need to Note, when using seasoning seeds should reduce the amount of salt, soup powder to make family meals more balanced.

Iodine is not iodine in the ingredients. Using many of these spices will result in a shortage of iodine for the body. So, if you want to use seasoning seeds, you should combine the dosage in accordance with iodized salt.