Strawberries cannot be eaten by children. Are there 4 reasons? The truth is different from what you think, come to increase knowledge

Do you like to eat strawberries? Did you know that there are "four deadly sins" in strawberries?

One is that strawberries have pesticide residues and are the "dirtiest fruit" in the world;

Second, strawberry is an off-season fruit, eating it will induce precocious puberty;

The third is that the red color of strawberries is dyed with pigment, which will harm the human body if eaten;

Fourth, eating strawberries can induce hemorrhagic fever with serious consequences.

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In fact, are strawberries really so "heinous"? Can children eat it? Today Xiaojiu will clarify for everyone one by one.

1. Can eating too many strawberries cause "hemorrhagic fever"?

Last year, there were many cases of hemorrhagic fever in major hospitals in Xi'an. The news was on the hot search in a short period of time, and then there were discussions about "hemorrhagic fever". There were even rumors that strawberries caused hemorrhagic fever.

Hemorrhagic fever is an epidemiological epidemic disease caused by hantavirus and with rodents as the source of infection. So can eating strawberries really cause hemorrhagic fever?

In fact, the main source of infection for epidemic hemorrhagic fever is rodents , not strawberries or other foods. In other words, eating strawberries will not cause hemorrhagic fever.

Of course, there is another situation here, that is, strawberries or other foods are contaminated with virus-laden rodent blood, excrement, etc. , and if they are touched and eaten without thorough cleaning, there is also the possibility of contracting hemorrhagic fever.

The incubation period of hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome is usually one to two weeks, and the main manifestations are bleeding, fever, and kidney damage. Generally, the body temperature during fever is 38-40°C, accompanied by "three pains" (low back pain, headache, orbital pain), and poisoning manifestations such as joint and muscle pain throughout the body.

The continuous development of the disease may even cause capillary damage, manifested as skin congestion, exudation, congestion, etc. , especially the redness of the cheeks, neck and chest, which looks like drunk.

For hemorrhagic fever, a disease with rapid onset and rapid progress, if medical treatment is not carried out in time, it often has a high fatality rate. Therefore, if the above suspected symptoms appear, you should seek medical treatment immediately.

Of course, hemorrhagic fever is not impossible to prevent. This requires us to do a good job in scientific rodent control, such as rodent control and mite control, pay attention to home hygiene, especially food hygiene and personal hygiene, and avoid contact with rodents and their excrement, and food contaminated by excrement, the most important thing is to actively complete the vaccination.

2. Strawberries are the "dirtiest fruit" in the world, can't they be eaten?

Strawberry has a sweet and sour taste and is rich in nutrition. It is favored by many people, but some people point out that strawberry is the dirtiest fruit, so strawberry lovers are afraid to eat strawberries!

It turns out that the U.S. Environmental Working Group announced the authoritative "Twelve Dirtiest Fruits and Vegetables" before, and strawberries have been ranked first in the "Dirtiest Fruits and Vegetables" list for five consecutive years.

Are strawberries really inedible? In fact, the list of the "dirtiest fruits and vegetables" here is based on the pesticide residues in the best-selling fruits and vegetables in the United States as the judging standard.

The so-called pesticide residues are the pesticides used in the cultivation of fruits and vegetables, and the traces of the original pesticides that are finally left in the agricultural by-products, organisms and the environment. They are the general term for toxic metabolites and impurities.

The topic of "strawberry is the dirtiest fruit" has also aroused heated discussions among netizens. In this regard, the Municipal Consumer Protection Commission commissioned Pony Testing Group Shanghai Co., Ltd. to conduct a special test on strawberry pesticide residues.

The test involved six fruit brands and seven strawberry varieties. The total number of samples was a batch. The result was that all the samples met the national standards for the detection of 27 drug residues .

Judging from the strawberry sampling data released by the State Administration for Market Regulation, since 2014 a total of 6,946 sampling inspections have been carried out on strawberries , and the pass rate of the sampling inspections has reached 99% (6,871 passes) . Strawberries were randomly inspected, and only one batch of pesticides exceeded the standard.

Sang Liangliang, a horticultural crop technology extension worker from the Shanghai Agricultural Technology Extension Service Center, said that the conclusion that "strawberry is the dirtiest fruit" was self-assessed by American non-governmental organizations. Residues cannot be linked to excessive levels of pesticides , and those who talk about toxicity without quantity are hooligans.

3. Strawberries are not only dyed, but also out-of-season fruits?

The "criticism" of strawberries is not just "the dirtiest". Some netizens pointed out that strawberries are a kind of dyed fruit, and they are produced out of season, especially children, who eat too much and will have precocious puberty!

Does the fact that the strawberries change color after washing mean that the strawberries are dyed? In fact, strawberries are not suitable for dyeing, because compared with fresh strawberries, dyed strawberries are easier to afford, and will increase the cost of transportation and storage in the later stage.

The reason why strawberries change color is because strawberries are rich in water-soluble pigment anthocyanins . Once the tissues of strawberries are destroyed when cleaning, a small amount of anthocyanins will dissolve in water, resulting in discoloration.

The reason why strawberries are said to be "out-of-season fruits". The reason is that strawberries were originally produced in late spring and early summer, but with the development of greenhouse technology, the temperature and light of strawberry growth can be well controlled, so they can be planted in May and June and harvested in December, so strawberries have become "reverse crops". seasonal fruit".

So is strawberry safe as an off-season fruit? In fact, the growth of fruits depends on conditions such as temperature, humidity, and light, regardless of the season. In addition, strawberries have high requirements for water and light . Strawberries grown in greenhouses have higher sugar content and better flavor .

Out-of-season fruits are not ripening fruits, and there are no other reagents added to out-of-season fruits, so they can be eaten with confidence.

4. To eat strawberries well, it is very important to do 3 points well

December is coming, and it’s time to eat strawberries, so how should we eat strawberries correctly in life?

1. pick

Strawberries should be bright red in appearance and not damaged or rotted. At the same time, the small seeds on the surface should be evenly arranged, and the leaves of strawberries should be bright green. The bigger the strawberry is, the better it is. Generally, the ones that are bigger than quail eggs and have a ruddy color are good .

2. Wash

Before eating strawberries, wash them properly. First, rinse them with running tap water for 30 seconds, then soak them in clean water for 5 minutes, and finally remove the stems of the strawberries.

It should be noted that the strawberry stems should not be removed before cleaning , otherwise harmful substances may enter the strawberries and cause pollution.

3. Save

Strawberries are easy to rot after being exposed to water, so before storage, you can spread paper towels on the bottom, place the strawberries flat, and then seal them with airtight bags or plastic wrap. In addition, the best storage temperature for strawberries is 0°C~10°C . Can be stored for three to four days.

It is not feasible to say that strawberries are the "dirtiest" on the Internet. In China, as long as strawberries purchased from regular channels are safe to eat, but pay attention to washing strawberries carefully before eating to avoid accidental consumption of contaminated strawberries. cause health problems.

References:

[1] "Eating Strawberries Can Cause "Hemorrhagic Fever"? The truth is... ". Shenzhen Market Supervision. 2021-12-24

[2] "Strawberry is the dirtiest fruit? Experts refute rumors". The Paper. 2022-03-25

[3] "Out-of-season fruits? A lot of pesticides? Can strawberries be eaten in winter? After reading it, you will understand~". The First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University. 2021-02-15

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