Harm of sulfur to human health

The harm of sulfur combines with oxygen to produce sulfur dioxide, which will turn into sulfurous acid when it meets water. When sulfuric acid enters food, it not only destroys vitamin B 1 in food, but also makes calcium insoluble, which affects the absorption of calcium by human body. Free sulfurous acid also stimulates human gastrointestinal tract. If the fumigated food uses industrial sulfur, people will suffer more serious poisoning after eating it. Therefore, consumers should try not to buy food that looks suspicious, or soak it in water for many times before eating, which can reduce the sulfite residue in food. Because the more sulfur the processor is exposed to, the more serious the chance of poisoning is. Jealousy, eye pain, tears, insomnia and other symptoms. Reflex glottic spasm may occur in mild cases, and in severe cases, it may be manifested as decreased speech ability, dysphagia and breathlessness. Sulfur fumigation does not meet the processing safety requirements of food industry, nor does it meet the health and safety requirements of food industry. However, there are indeed some foods fumigated by sulfur in the market, both with the implementation standard number and the hygiene license number. From the appearance alone, it is difficult for consumers to identify. At present, there is no rapid identification and detection method for sulfur fumigation foods in China. I hope that management departments at all levels will take responsibility as soon as possible to stop these fake and shoddy foods from the source. At the same time, in view of the universality and seriousness of the current situation, it is hoped that the relevant departments will attach great importance to this issue and study the rapid identification method of sulfite as soon as possible. They are mainly used for bleaching and anti-oxidation of food ■ Why fumigate food with sulfur? We often say that technology is a double-edged sword, which can be used to benefit mankind and harm people. Scientific and technological achievements can be abused and sought after by lawless people whose conscience is numb or even lost. Because sulfur will combine with oxygen during fumigation to produce sulfur dioxide, which has bleaching effect, illegal traders mainly use sulfur fumigation to bleach or whiten food; At the same time, sulfur has bactericidal effect, so it can be used to prevent food from spoilage and prolong the shelf life. After the yellow bamboo shoots are treated with caustic soda, hydrogen peroxide and sulfur, the color will turn white and look very fresh and lovely. The steamed bread fumigated with sulfur will also become whiter because of the bleaching effect of sulfur dioxide. Therefore, the food fumigated with sulfur can be shoddy and its attractive appearance can attract more consumers. ■ Sulfur is harmful to consumers and producers. Sulfur combines with oxygen to produce sulfur dioxide, which will turn into sulfurous acid when it meets water. When sulfurous acid enters food, it not only destroys vitamin B 1 in food, but also makes calcium insoluble, which affects the absorption of calcium by human body. Free sulfurous acid also stimulates human gastrointestinal tract. If the fumigated food uses industrial sulfur, people will suffer more serious poisoning after eating it. Therefore, consumers should try not to buy food that looks suspicious, or soak it in clear water for many times before eating, which can reduce the residue of sulfite in food. Because the more sulfur the processor is exposed to, the more serious the chance of poisoning is. Jealousy, eye pain, tears, insomnia and other symptoms. Reflex glottic spasm may occur in mild cases, and in severe cases, it may be manifested as decreased speech ability, dysphagia and breathlessness. Sulfur fumigation method does not meet the processing safety requirements of food industry, nor does it meet the health safety requirements of food industry. However, there are indeed some foods fumigated by sulfur in the market, both with the implementation standard number and the hygiene license number. From the appearance alone, it is difficult for consumers to identify.