Sausages are often used in daily brunches, barbecues, fondues and parties, but often have hidden "health traps".
The Consumer Council tested 30 sausage samples on the market and found that nearly 90% were "high in sodium" and 50% were "high in fat". Long-term consumption may increase the risk of high blood pressure.
In addition, the tests found that 3 samples were found to contain semicarbazide (SEM), a metabolite of the veterinary drug “nitrofurazone” banned in the Mainland and Europe and the United States. Among them, the chef-branded high-grade chicken sausages were detected in levels exceeding the EU’s “action reference point” 13 times.
Studies have shown that nitrofurazone may damage the reproductive organs of experimental animals, while SEM may degenerate the articular cartilage and deform the limbs of experimental animals.
At present, there is no legislation in Hong Kong to regulate the content level of the above substances.
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Of the 30 sausages tested this time, 20 were refrigerated, 7 were frozen and 3 were room temperature. The detected sodium content ranged from 565 mg to 1,280 mg per 100g, with a difference of more than 1 times. Among them, 26 The samples reached the CFS's "high-sodium" (ie high-salt) food level (ie more than 600 mg of sodium per 100 grams of solid food), and none of the samples were "low-sodium".
Eating a sausage has reached 20% of the daily sodium intake limit for adults
Take Chicken Franks with Variety Meats in Harvest Creek, which has the highest sodium content, as an example. Eating one bar (average of 34 grams per bar) has reached the upper limit of daily sodium intake (2,000 mg) recommended by the World Health Organization (2,000 kcal/day). Sodium) is about 22% (435 mg) and has reached about 33% of the upper limit of intake for a 5-year-old girl (1,300 kcal per day).
The sausage sample with the lowest sodium content was Longbao's Honey Cocktail, which contained 565 mg of sodium per 100 grams, but was still close to the "high sodium" level.
15 types of sausages are "high fat"
The test also found that the total fat content of the samples varied greatly, ranging from 5.5 g to 35.6 g per 100 g, a difference of 5.5 times. Among them, 15 samples were classified as "high-fat" food (i.e. solid food per 100 g). containing more than 20 grams of total fat), and none of the samples were classified as "low-fat".
The JAS Premium Coarse-ground Pork Sausages (21.7 grams) with the highest total fat content in TOPVALU, eat one piece to consume about 7.7 grams of total fat, accounting for the recommended daily intake of adults and the above-mentioned girls respectively by the Chinese Nutrition Society (ie 66 grams and 66 grams respectively). 43 total fat) about 11.7% and 18%.
3 types of veterinary drug metabolites banned in Mainland China and Europe and the United States detected
In the food safety test, it was found that Yupinhuang's Honey Chicken Sausage, Alfresco's Spicy Jalapeno with jalapeno's and roasted peppers Chicken Sausage, and Chef's Brand High-grade Chicken Sausage samples were found to have metabolized nitrofuracil, a veterinary drug banned in the Mainland and Europe and the United States. SEM, the detection amounts were 4.0 micrograms, 6.1 micrograms and 14 micrograms per kilogram, among which the chef brand sample exceeded the EU's action reference point (1.0 micrograms per kilogram) by 13 times. The relevant results have been forwarded to the Center for Food Safety for follow-up.
Experiments show that damage to animal reproductive organs is not regulated by Hong Kong legislation
Studies have shown that nitrofurazone may damage the reproductive organs of experimental animals, and its metabolite SEM may degenerate the articular cartilage and deform the limbs of experimental animals.
However, there is still insufficient data to confirm the effects and carcinogenicity of nitrofurans in humans, and nitrofuran is also effective in the treatment of topical infections and catheter coatings.
At present, there is no legislation in Hong Kong to regulate the action level of nitrofurazone and its metabolites. The Consumer Council recommends that the authorities refer to the EU practice and amend relevant legislation to regulate it, so as to protect public health and provide manufacturers with clear legislation to follow.
2 types of carcinogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons detected
TOPVALU's JAS Premium Coarse-ground Pork Sausages and city'super's Frankfurter Sausage – Fireplace smoked samples were found to be carcinogenic and genotoxic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, but their content did not exceed the EU limit. The existence of these pollutants may be related to their history. Smoked manufacturing related.
In addition, the sample of Takumi Herb Wiener, a craftsman from PRIMAHAM, detected trace amounts of plasticizers at 0.77 mg per kilogram, which is far below the EU limit and should not pose a health risk under normal consumption.
The declared content of the best choice honey enteric sugar is 256% different from the actual measurement
Comparing the nutrient content test results of 30 samples and the product nutrition label information, the total fat content of 2 models (Bayern and BILINSKI'S), the saturated fatty acid content of 3 models (Bayern, BILINSKI'S and Harvest Creek), and the content of 4 models (Kpride, BILINSKI'S and Harvest Creek) The sodium content of Harvest Creek, Sun Brand and Duotai Foods) and the sugar content of 4 products (Real Farmers, TOPVALU, Jackson's Grill Brats and Best Choice) are more than 20% different, which are not in compliance with the Center for Food Safety's "Nutrition Labeling and Nutrition" Claims the regulatory tolerance limits of the Technical Guidelines.
The best choice, honey sausage with the biggest difference, has a label of 1.6 grams of sugar per 100 grams, but tested it at 5.7 grams, a difference of about 256%; BILINSKI'S' Organic Wild Mushroom with Italian Herbs fully cooked chicken sausage label The declared saturated fatty acid content (0.7 g/100 g) is also 114% different from the test result (1.5 g/100 g).
The Consumer Council reminds that although sausages are rich in protein, their sodium content is relatively high. It is not advisable to eat them regularly and use them as the main source of protein absorption. You should maintain a balanced diet, choose different types of non-processed meat, and eat more meat that is rich in protein. Antioxidant foods, avoid partial eclipse, reduce the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease, and try to choose lower fat and lower sodium products.
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