Homemade Egg Pudding Avoids Cancer-causing Colors

Recent food safety issues with pudding have also come to light. Originally, pudding was a beloved treat for children from their childhood memories, often purchased at convenience stores after classes ended. Recently, tests revealed that some puddings contain caramel coloring, causing public health concerns.

Since pudding containing caramel coloring hit the market,Tapioca fans

must temporarily give it up. According to foreign research, one component of caramel coloring, 4-MEI (2-Methylnaphthylamine), may harm liver function and even pose cancer risks when consumed in excess.

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Ingredients:

2 eggs,240cc milk, 10g sugar.

Steps:

1. Heat the milk and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved; do not bring to a boil.

2. Beat the two eggs, then slowly pour in the warm milk-sugar mixture, creating pudding liquid.

3. Use a sieve to filter the pudding liquid to remove any bubbles or uncombined egg particles.

4. Pour the pudding mixture into cups and steam for 8 minutes.Steam It's done after

steaming

for 8 minutes.

Tip:

When mixing in step 2, ensure the milk-sugar liquid has cooled first; otherwise, it will cook the eggs upon contact.

Also, when steaming,

leave a small gap for the lid to prevent water droplets from falling onto the pudding and causing holes.Effect: Egg Pudding

Apart from the fear caused by caramel coloring, some so-called "egg puddings" actually contain no eggs; instead, they use egg extract. Although the texture is smooth like real egg pudding, their nutritional value is significantly reduced. In our total daily calorie intake,protein should account for 12-15%. Proteins are essential for cell growth and repair, providing amino acids that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must come from food. Eggs are a complete protein source, offering sufficient amino acids vital to the body. The National Health Dietary Guidelines suggest limiting cholesterol intake to no more than 300 mg per day.

One egg yolk contains approximately 250 mg of cholesterol, and modern diets typically include about 150-200 mg of cholesterol from meat. Therefore, many people believe they can only eat one egg a day. However, it's important to have the right understanding: to control cholesterol, simply limiting yolk intake is not enough; overall diet must be managed. If you reduce eggs while increasing consumption of high-fat and high-cholesterol foods like meat, this could harm your health more.If concerned about the cholesterol in egg yolks, balance your diet with fiber-rich foods such as green beans,peas, apples,strawberries, and various vegetables, these foods can absorb bile acids and expel them from the body, reducing the opportunity to synthesize cholesterol.

[How to Choose Good Eggs]

1. Check for clean eggshells; avoid eggs stained by chicken droppings.

2. Rougher eggshells indicate fresher eggs.

3. Opt for eggs with the CAS Quality Egg Label.

4. Pay attention to production date and shelf life; buy only what you can consume in time.

5. Newly laid eggs are moist, their shell membranes not yet fully dried; avoid buying them immediately.

[Is Milk with Stronger Butter Flavor Fake?]Not just fake eggs; some

juice stores also use powdered milk, milk substitutes,and milk-flavored essences to produce fake milk for sale. Experts warn that excessive consumption can affect the body's absorption of other nutrients."Stronger butter flavor in milk indicates more added essence."Real milk has a milder taste and contains almost all known vitamins, providing essential nutrients such as vitamins that cannot be synthesized by the human body and must be obtained from food.[Milk Contains 5 Major Nutrients]:

1. Protein: A crucial nutritional component in milk, fresh milk contains 3.4% protein which is vital for life sustenance.

2. Milk fat: Not only gives milk its unique buttery flavor but also contains various fatty acids and small amounts of phospholipids. Fatty acids such as unsaturated fatty acids and phospholipids like lecithins, sphingomyelins, and cerebrosides have health benefits.

3. Lactose: A unique carbohydrate in milk providing energy and promoting the absorption of minerals like calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, crucial for infant brain development.

4. Calcium: Rich in calcium at 120 mg per 100 grams; thus a good source for calcium supplementation.

5. Vitamins: Contains almost all known vitamins to regulate bodily functions.

Vitamin A: Promotes normal growth, reproduction, skin health, and vision.

Vitamin C: Prevents scurvy.

Vitamin D: Regulates and metabolizes bone tissue by enhancing calciumization of osteoblasts. Can be fortified in milk and dairy products.Vitamin E: Antioxidant, anti-aging effects.[Nutritionist's Tips]:

Today’s lives are filled with many "fake" foods; how can we avoid them?

Start by understanding the ingredients listed on packaging. For egg-flavored desserts like puddings or ice cream, check if they use "egg extract" or "egg flavoring"; be wary as this may not be made from real eggs, wasting money on a counterfeit product.

While small amounts of coloring can be metabolized by the body, excessive consumption still poses risks. Therefore, it's encouraged to make your own dishes for maximum health and peace of mind.

In today's life, there are many 'fake' foods around us. How should we avoid them? We can start by understanding the ingredients listed on the packaging of the products. If you want to eat pudding, ice cream, etc., with an egg flavor, check the ingredients list on the package. If it uses 'egg extract' or 'egg flavoring,' be careful as this is not made from real eggs. You might be spending money on a 'fake version.'Snacks It's a waste.

Although small amounts of coloring can be metabolized by the human body, excessive intake can still harm health. Therefore, it is encouraged to make your own dishes for the most healthy and secure option.