The liner is toxic and carcinogenic. Is the rice cooker a catalyst for liver cancer? CCTV experiment tells you the answer
As an electrical appliance commonly used in many families, the rice cooker can be said to be a must-have item for families whose staple food is rice.
But there are many rumors about rice cookers, such as sugar-free rice cookers, carcinogenic rice cookers, etc. Can the sugar-free rice cookers that are hyped on the market really reduce sugar?
1. Can using a "sugar-free" rice cooker really lower blood sugar?
When they heard about the "sugar-free" rice cooker, many elderly people with diabetes were happy, but they didn't know that it was just a marketing gimmick. Whether it can lower blood sugar remains to be studied, so what exactly is a "sugar-free" rice cooker?
"Sugar-free" rice cooker means that the rice cooker cooks the rice until it is half-cooked during the cooking process, and after part of the amylopectin dissolves into the soup, drains the rice soup and steams the rest of the rice to reduce liters. Sugar speed .
Can using a sugar-free rice cooker really control or stabilize blood sugar?
The CCTV health program "Life Tips" evaluated the sugar-free rice cooker and found that the sugar-free rice will lose protein, B vitamins, dietary fiber and other nutrients during the sugar-free process , and sugar lovers need to supplement the B family vitamins.
In other words, this sugar-free meal not only did not stabilize blood sugar, but also reduced the intake of B vitamins for sugar lovers.
Peng Yanping, director of Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, pointed out: Although the sugar-free rice cooker can reduce the content of amylopectin, it does not help much in controlling blood sugar, at most it can slow down the speed of sugar rise .
2. Rice cooker is the "catalyst" of liver cancer. Is it true or false?
It is reported on the Internet that "the World Health Organization calls for stopping the use of rice cookers, or it may be a catalyst for liver cancer", and the main source of the statement is the inner pot of the rice cooker. Can it really cause cancer?
The inner tank of the rice cooker generally includes aluminum inner tank, stainless steel inner tank, ceramic inner tank, etc., the most common one is the aluminum inner tank. Since the aluminum liner cannot be in direct contact with food, it will be protected with a coating.
The coating of the rice cooker is generally made of Teflon, which not only has strong acid and alkali resistance, but also is not easy to decompose. If it is used normally, it will not cause harm to the human body, nor will it cause cancer .
However, if the inner coating of the rice cooker is peeled off, it is best to stop using it and replace the rice cooker immediately.
This is because after the coating falls off, the risk of food coming into contact with the aluminum liner increases, which can easily lead to excessive aluminum intake and uneven heating of food .
3. Choose the right rice cooker, mainly depends on these X points
There are many types and brands of rice cookers on the market, so how to choose the right rice cooker? Pick the right rice cooker, mainly look at the following points.
1. Check whether the appearance is complete
When choosing a rice cooker, first check whether the appearance is complete, pay attention to whether the outer paint film is tough and does not fall off, and whether the accessories are intact.
2. Choose regular channels to buy rice cookers
Rice cookers purchased through formal channels generally have better product quality, and most products are only approved before entering the market.
3. Check if there is a 3C mark
Try to choose rice cooker brands and products with 3C logo, guaranteed after-sales service, and good reputation.
Rice cookers purchased from formal channels generally do not have the risk of cancer, but it is recommended not to use the rice cooker if the paint is peeled off. In fact, most of the sugar-free rice cookers are gimmicks, and it is unrealistic to expect to use them to reduce sugar.
Usually, rice cookers should be purchased from official channels, and when purchasing, they should carefully observe whether the appearance is complete or not, or whether there is a 3C certification mark.
References:
[1] "Sugar-free rice cooker does not raise sugar, can lose weight, and can you eat it openly? Really so god? ". Family Doctor Online. 2019-09-05
[2] "Scary! Can regular use of rice cookers cause cancer? If this happens, throw it away quickly...". Popular Science China. 2021-12-22
[3] "4 ways to teach you how to choose a safe and practical rice cooker". Family Doctor. 2016-03-28
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