Many batches of imported food contain illegal additives

PubDate:2020-06-19   Views:1299

It is reported that many batches of whey powder imported from the United States have been tested for illegal use of benzoic acid and benzoyl peroxide; while some batches of cheese imported from the Netherlands, Australia, France and other places have been found to use egg white lysozyme illegally. , Copper chlorophyll and other chemicals. In addition, from the list published by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China, it can be seen that the situation of imported alcohol methanol exceeding the standard is also particularly worthy of attention.


        While a large number of dairy products from the United States, Australia and other places enter the Chinese market, their quality issues are also cause for concern. In the list of the 100 batches of food that were unqualified for entry in April announced by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, nearly 20 batches of imported dairy products were blocked outside the country for various reasons.


        Among them, 427.08 tons of whey powder in 5 batches produced by DARIGOLD and INC were tested for illegal use of chemical substances benzoic acid and benzoyl peroxide. Dr. Lin Weifeng from the School of Light Industry and Food of South China University of Technology said in an interview with the Information Times reporter that the national GB2760 (Sanitary Standards for the Use of Food Additives) has strict regulations on the addition and usage of various additives in food. Although benzoic acid is a preservative that has been used for many years and is more common in foods such as soy sauce and fruit juice, it is not allowed to be added to milk powder. And benzoyl peroxide is a kind of flour treatment agent, which can be used for wheat (information, market) flour. Benzoyl peroxide has a strong oxidizing effect as a whitening agent. It can slowly oxidize lutein and carotene in flour, turning it from slightly yellow to snow white, and the original wheat flavor of flour will disappear.


        In addition, two batches of cheese imported from France and Italy were tested for illegal use of the chemical substance egg white lysozyme. Dr. Lin said that egg white lysozyme is a preservative and has antibacterial effects. However, the reporter saw that GB2760 did not include this substance in the list of food additives that can be added to food.


        A batch of light Eton cheese imported from the Netherlands was spotted with illegal use of the chemical substance sodium nitrate and was destroyed by the state, totaling more than 5 tons. The reporter learned that in accordance with the requirements of GB2760, sodium nitrate as a color protectant can be used in meat products, but not in dairy products.



Guoyitang two capsules: illegal use of synthetic pigments


        It is reported that the Guoyitang wheat extract compound soft capsule and Guoyitang carrot extract soft capsule imported from the United States by Shenzhen Guoyitang Biological Engineering Co., Ltd. were sampled for the illegal use of lemon yellow and were returned. The reporter saw in GB2760 that lemon yellow as a coloring agent is widely used in the production of fruit juice drinks, candies, lactic acid bacteria drinks, ice cream and other food and beverages, but the amount of each food added is restricted. Dr. Lin pointed out that lemon yellow is a synthetic pigment and should not appear in health products.



Sunrider Nutritional Powder: Contains undeclared genetically modified ingredients


        Sunrider (China) Co., Ltd. imported four batches of 14.586 tons of Vitamin Concentrated Nutrient Powder from the United States. It was found to contain undeclared genetically modified ingredients when entering from Huangpu. It is reported that in accordance with the "Administrative Measures for the Inspection and Quarantine of Entry and Exit Genetically Modified Products", the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine implements a declaration system for entry of genetically modified animals and plants and their products, microorganisms and their products, and food. During the inspection procedures, it should be noted whether it is a genetically modified product.



8 batches of imported wine: methanol content exceeds standard


        According to the list of unqualified foods announced by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine in April this year, 14 batches of imported wine were found to have problems such as excessive methanol, manganese, and iron. Among them, from the list of unqualified imported wines published by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China, excessive methanol is one of the important reasons for the interception of imported wine into China. In the list announced this time, there are 8 batches of imported wine with excessive methanol coming from Italy, Mexico, Germany and other countries. Such as the Schindhauser plum brandy from Germany and the silver bottle tequila from the Golden Happy family collection from Germany.


        It is understood that methanol has a significant anesthetic effect and is the most harmful to the optic nerve. An oral administration of 10 mg of methanol can cause blindness, and a drinking of 30 grams can cause death. Many cases are caused by drinking alcohol mixed with or containing methanol. According to the requirements of my country's "Hygienic Standards for Distilled Alcohol and Blended Alcohols" (GB2757-1981), the content of methanol should not exceed 0.4g/L for cereals as raw materials, and 1.2g/L for dried potatoes and substitutes as raw materials. my country's "Brandy" hygiene standard has a limit requirement of methanol 0.2g/100ml, and the maximum methanol content of unqualified imported wine reaches 0.64g/100ml.

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