"To Make Them Whiter": Video Sparks Outrage Over Chinese Bamboo Shoots

With ongoing controversies surrounding Chinese food products, many consumers have expressed hygiene concerns. Now, another issue has surfaced at a bamboo shoot processing facility in China, right?

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

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

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

While sulfur dioxide is not classified as a carcinogen, excessive inhalation or ingestion is known to cause irritation to the respiratory and digestive systems.

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

Naturally drying or pickling bamboo shoots takes several days, but sulfur fumigation allows processing to be completed in just one day. It is reported that some businesses have 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 agricultural form. However, because some processed foods such as canned goods are imported, the ministry has decided to conduct precision inspections for sulfur dioxide and additional tests by manufacturer.

(Source: Douyin @第一现场)
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