Video of Bleaching Bamboo Shoots with Sulfur Sparks Outrage Over Chinese Imports

With ongoing controversies surrounding Chinese food products, many consumers are expressing hygiene concerns. Now, a problem has reportedly surfaced at a bamboo shoot processing facility in China?

Yes, a Chinese blogger recently released footage showing a bamboo shoot processing shop in Qingyuan fumigating bamboo shoots with sulfur.

The video captures bamboo shoots being fumigated with sulfur overnight to make the color whiter and extend their shelf life.

The whistleblower claimed that 4,860 mg of sulfur dioxide per 1 kg was detected during this process.

While sulfur dioxide is not classified as a carcinogen, it is known to cause irritation to the respiratory and digestive tracts if inhaled or ingested in large amounts.

After verifying the video, local authorities seized illegal processing raw materials and products and began tracing distribution channels.

Naturally drying or pickling bamboo shoots takes several days, but sulfur fumigation completes the process in just a single day, and some businesses have reportedly used this method to cut costs and save time.

The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety stated that fresh Chinese bamboo shoots are not imported into South Korea in the form of agricultural produce, but since some processed foods such as canned products do enter the country, it has decided to conduct precise sulfur dioxide inspections and additional tests by manufacturer.

(Source: Douyin @第一现场)
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