WHO urges to stop using rice cookers, toxic and cancerous? CCTV experiment reveals the truth

A previous article pointed out: "The World Health Organization has called for the use of rice cookers to be stopped, saying that some rice cookers are poisonous and may cause cancer." As soon as this article came out, it attracted the attention of many consumers, and even put their own rice cookers on hold or discarded.

Do rice cookers really cause cancer? A CCTV experiment revealed the answer.

1. What is the inner pot of a rice cooker?

The rice cooker can be said to be a must-have for many families, especially for rice-based families, the rice cooker is so easy to use, what is the inner pot of the rice cooker?

The more common rice cooker inner pots are mainly aluminum inner pots. This is because aluminum itself conducts heat quickly and is evenly heated. However, since metal aluminum cannot directly contact with food, a coating is generally applied on the surface for protection. Therefore, the common rice cookers are mainly aluminum inner pot + coating, in addition to stainless steel, ceramic inner pot, etc.

Separating aluminum from food with a coating can prevent the human body from ingesting too much aluminum.

The coating is generally made of perfluorinated polymer, which is non-toxic and has strong acid and alkali resistance, and will only decompose when the temperature reaches 250 degrees or more .

If it is used normally and the coating is not peeled off, it is generally not harmful to the human body, and it will not cause cancer.

2. The liner of the rice cooker is a "cancer catalyst"?

It is also said that the inner pot of the rice cooker is a catalyst for liver cancer, but in fact, the inner pot of most rice cookers is coated with Teflon, which is very stable, non-toxic, and has strong acid and alkali resistance. Experiments have been done on this.

The researchers tested and found that the coated Teflon will decompose at about 300 degrees , and the temperature during cooking is generally around 150 degrees, which cannot reach the decomposition temperature of Teflon, so as long as it is used normally, there is no need to worry about the rice cooker. Carcinogenic.

Although the rice cooker is harmless in normal use, it should be noted that if the paint of the rice cooker is found to be peeled, it is best not to use it again.

This is because after the paint of the rice cooker is peeled off, it is easy to stick to the pot, causing the food to burn and produce carcinogens. And it may also lead to excessive intake of aluminum, which increases the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer's and osteoporosis.

3. The real carcinogens are actually these 4 cooking methods

Instead of worrying about using a rice cooker to cause cancer, beware of the negative effects of unhealthy cooking! The real carcinogen is actually these kinds of cooking methods.

1. Put the oil into the pot when the oil is smoking

Nowadays, the oil that people eat generally has a relatively high smoke point. After cooking, the temperature of the oil may have reached 200 degrees. Such a temperature will destroy the nutrition of the food and may also produce carcinogens. Therefore, it is best to heat the pan and cool it. oil for cooking.

2. Continue to use the used oil for cooking

The used oil itself has been heated at high temperature, which may produce oil oxidation products, trans fatty acids, etc., and continue to use it for cooking, which may lead to an increase in carcinogens.

3. Stir fry without brushing the pot and then fry

If you don't brush the pot and then fry the dishes after cooking, the remaining oil and food residues may be heated again at high temperature, resulting in carcinogens such as benzopyrene. Therefore, it is recommended to clean the pot before cooking.

4. Use a cutting board for both raw and cooked food

Raw food may contain bacteria, parasite eggs, etc. If it is directly used to cut cooked food, it may cause contamination of cooked food. It is best to use raw and cooked cutting boards separately.

In fact, most of the rice cookers on the market will not harm your health when used normally. However, if you find that the coating has fallen off, it is best not to use it again. Always avoid unhealthy cooking methods and develop healthy eating habits.

References:

[1] "Scary! Does regular use of rice cooker cause cancer? If this happens, throw it away...". China Anti-cult. 2021-12-23

[2] "Using this kind of electric rice cooker and electric kettle to cook and boil water, the heavy metals exceed the standard and will cause liver cancer to the upper body? I'm afraid after watching it for a while...". Family Doctor. 2022-05-09

[3] "Don't use the rice cooker when this happens! Attention should be paid to those in charge at home". Health Times. 2022-04-07

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