Most People Have No Idea That These 10 Foods Come From China

in #food8 years ago

 A few days ago, I saw something on the internet about fake rice being  made in China. Thanks to years of Chinese takeout, when I think of  China I think of a nice, clean bowl of steamed rice. Sadly, this rice is  not rice at all, but bits of plastic! 

It should go without saying that eating plastic is bad for your  health. The Bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic causes a spike in estrogen  levels, and eating plastic rice is basically a one-way to ticket to  getting breast cancer. Sadly, this isn’t the only example of shady  edible originating from China. The Chinese are taking the same methods  they used to manufacture technology and consumer products quickly for as  little cost as possible and applying it to food. This isn’t just  ethically unsound, it’s just plain terrible for anyone unlucky enough to  consume these products. 

 Foods You Need To Avoid  1. Tilapia 

Tilapia is the most commonly farm-raised fish in China. While not  technically a “bottom feeder,” they will eat virtually anything and are  generally raised in crowded pools of increasingly dirty water (as more  waste accumulates from the fish). In China, many seafood farmers won’t  let their families eat the fish they raise due to the conditions they’re  raised in. Nearly 80% of America’s tilapia is from China. 

 2. Cod Fish 

Like tilapia, cod is also an unhealthy fish that is raised in filthy  conditions. America currently imports about 50% of its cod from China.

 3. Apple Juice 

 Despite the fact that China is the largest pesticide producer in the  world, a stunning 50% of America’s apple juice – that you give your kids  for lunch daily – comes from China. 

4. Processed Mushrooms 

U.S. inspectors have reported multiple cases of tainted mushrooms  from China. Sneaky manufacturers will even put fake “organic” labels on  their products to increase profit margins. 34% of processed mushrooms in  America come from China, so the best bet is to buy them from a more  local source instead (if possible). 5. Chinese Garlic Garlic from China is often sprayed with a host of chemicals and  preservatives that give it a terrible aftertaste. Nearly 31% of garlic  in the U.S. is from China. 

6. Chicken 

Chinese chicken was approved for sale in the U.S. back in 2013, but  health experts haven’t stopped voicing concerns over the conditions in  which these birds are raised, which tend to promote diseases like the  avian flu. Furthermore, China’s rampant production and usage of  pesticides has tainted much of their food supply. 7. Plastic Rice 

Fake, plastic rice is usually made of potatoes and a synthetic resin.  This rice doesn’t soften after boiling, and ingesting it can lead to  cancer in the long term. 

8. Black Pepper (Actually Mud) 

Chinese food safety and regulatory standards are… lax, to put it  mildly. One unscrupulous vendor actually managed to pass off mud as  black pepper and flour as white pepper! Not that the FDA couldn’t use  improvement either, but still.

 9. Industrial Salt 

Industrial salt is salt that is considered unfit for human  consumption, but can be used for other purposes like increasing mud/soil  density to make oil drilling rigs more efficient. Sadly, shady  merchants sometimes attempt to sell industrial salt as table salt.  Consumption of industrial salt can lead to thyroid issues, reproductive  problems, and more. 

10. Green Peas 

In 2005, fake green peas were found in China, consisting of a mixture  of snow peas, soy beans, a green dye that is a known carcinogen, and  sodium metabisulfite (a chemical that’s often used as bleach). These  “peas” did not soften when boiled, and turned the water a sickly green  color. Now that you know about these foods, the best way to avoid them would  be to be an informed shopper. Talk to your grocer, find out about local  farmers in your area, and just generally ask lots of questions.  Whenever possible, try buying locally and organically – your body will  thank you. Don’t forget to SHARE this shocking information with your family and friends. 

H/T: The Hearty Soul 

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