Danger of Instant Noodles

instant noodles, maybe all the Indonesian people already knew with one type of fast food, and I think you all know that instant noodles are alternative foods that can satiate, easy to cook, quick ripening, easy to get it, it tastes pretty good (available range choice of flavor) and most importantly cheap. today in Indonesia has many manufacturers that provide Instant Noodles, ranging from the already existed since many years ago as PT.Indofood Sukses Makmur with its flagship product Indomie, until PT Mas Utama new wing a few years ago had just released her tasty noodles but now can take the hearts of the fans of instant noodle.
but do you know of instant noodles were harmful to the body if we consume too much? The following little review about the dangers of instant noodles if excessive eating. danger of instant noodles In the process of manufacture, instant noodles that have a very long form folded, fried, and dried in a hot oven. nah noodles in the frying process this will contain fat. Instant noodle is the raw material is starch, but in the manufacturing process are also added to vegetable oil, salt, sodium polyphosphate (emulsifiers, stabilizer and thickener), sodium carbonate and potassium carbonate (both acidity regulator), tartrazine (yellow coloring).
Sometimes mixed with guar gum sodium polyphosphate. Other ingredients such as caramel, hydrolyzed vegetable protein, ribotide, iron and malic acid whose function is unclear. In addition to vegetable oils, there is also a food additive, namely that the chemicals added to food processing, with the aim that these foods have certain qualities.
Seasonings noodles, for example salt, sugar, red chilies, garlic, onion, tomato sauce, soy sauce, MSG (MSG) and taste ingredients (chicken flavor, flavor of shrimp, beef flavor) is also much use of additives. Not to mention stirofoam in the noodle cup, which is suspected to cause cancer.
for pregnant women, health risks result from the additive may not be directly visible, but by Arlene Eisenberg, in the book What to Eat When You're Expecting, pregnant women should avoid foods that contain lots of additives. For toddlers, the materials that actually do not need this body of work can also slow down the digestive organs.
The other main content of the noodles are carbohydrates and there are flour protein (gluten), and fats, both from his own noodles and vegetable oil in a sachet. When viewed nutritional composition, noodles are high in calories, but less important nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fiber.
if you want your noodles nutritionally complete, should be added vegetables such as cabbage, mustard greens, tomatoes, broccoli, carrots, or bean sprouts, add meatballs, shrimp, egg, sausage or corned beef, (wah ya bother too nyiapinnya). Additional materials had to stay put when you boil the noodles, to keep in mind, should avoid the consumption of instant noodles every day.
if you read the packaging of instant noodles are generally labeled material which is also known as MSG or Monosodium Glutamate with (MSG), MSG is also commonly known as MSG or michin. MSG or MSG enjoyment behind it, allegedly harmful to human health, especially children's health.
whether MSG or monosodium Glukamate it? MSG is the sodium salt (sodium) from glutamic acid (one of the non-essential amino acid building blocks of protein). MSG is commonly sold as fine white crystals, and rates similar to white sugar or table salt. Glutamate is an amino acid (amino acid) that are naturally present in all foods that contain protein. For example, cheese, milk, meat, fish and vegetables. Glutamate is also produced by the human body and is necessary for the body's metabolism and brain function. Any average person requires about 11 grams per day Glutamate derived from natural protein sources.
Monosodium Glutamate is a substance in food flavor enhancer made from fermented starch and molasses from sugar beet or sugar cane. When MSG is added to food, he gives the same functions as Glutamate is to give a sense of smell in food. MSG itself consists of water, sodium and Glutamate.
MSG is divided into two types, namely natural and artificial. MSG is a naturally healthy for consumption. While the artificial, and even more outstanding, bringing the potential health problems.
If used excessively, MSG has a negative effect on the body. MSG consume as much as 12 grams per day can cause stomach upset, sleep disturbance and nausea. In fact, there are some people who experience allergic reactions in the form of itching, nausea and hot. not only that MSG can also trigger hypertension, asthma, cancer and diabetes, paralysis and decreased intelligence. (Whew scary also yes)
Before the 60's MSG is used segments of society both housewives as well as restaurants in China, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Vietnam and Myanmar. Even very small proportion, ie lighter ears 1-2 (equivalent to 30-60 Mg) for each share of Chinese cuisine, noodles or meat balls. dumplings. Tradisionel and genuine local food Indonesia does not use at all, because it was delicious and tasty by the potion spices.
if you want to know, exactly for this type of cuisine Indonesia does not require a lot of MSG because it makes a lot of delicious Indonesian food, if you add MSG of course it would be redundant. MSG primarily serves to intensify the savory flavor of meat products dagingan.
so it is advisable to avoid excessive use of MSG in your food or cooking, or you can replace it with sugar or salt.
If any required replacement MSG is usually a yeast extract (yeast extract), or moromi (fermented soybeans) or soy powder. For that, for the sake of our health especially children, avoid excessive use of MSG in cooking and flavoring foods and should replace your dish with salt and sugar or do not wear it at all. Monosodium Glutamate is a substance in food flavor enhancer made from fermented starch and molasses from sugar beet or sugar cane. When MSG is added to food, he gives the same functions as Glutamate is to give a sense of smell in food. MSG itself consists of water, sodium and Glutamate.12 grams of MSG per day can cause stomach upset, sleep disturbance and nausea. In fact, there are some people who experience allergic reactions in the form of itching, nausea and hot. Not only that MSG can also trigger hypertension, asthma, cancer and diabetes, paralysis and decreased intelligence.
Other harmful effects of MSG to the above is that it can cause the disease Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a collection of disease pain in almost the entire body. The place felt a lot of pain and can be up to 18 point pain.
some time ago there were rumors that the instant noodles contained in a layer of wax that makes the noodles are not sticky when cooked, but the issue has been disputed by candle BPOM (Food and Drugs Supervisory Agency) several years ago. Until now also issue is still disputed. Of course, a well-known brand of instant noodles also denied the issue.
here are a few tips, cooking instant noodles to make it more secure. cook to boiling water, with a rate two times more water than you are cooking instant noodles in the normal way. if water is really boiling, separate water into two parts for example you pour into two different pans. Enter the noodles into the first pan (or pot washer wax noodles), and bring to a boil again. Wait until the water becomes slightly yellowed (this is a sign that contained a layer of wax on the surface of instant noodles began to fade.) After that, remove and drain.
If you want instant noodle soup, put the noodles that have been 'washed' into the second pot, simmer briefly.
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