Instant noodles are a product around which controversy, myths and legends about the dangers and benefits have been hovering for many years. And while some are diligently proving their innocence, others are no less fervently refuting the dark facts, talking about the fact that noodles are not as terrible as they argue about …
Myth 1. There is nothing natural about noodles
Most people who allegedly lead a healthy lifestyle claim that there is nothing natural from the word at all in such noodles. But this is far from the case. After all, the main ingredient of this product is premium wheat flour (as you can see, it is quite a natural product), plus spices and dried vegetables, as well as mushrooms that serve as a filler.
Myth 2. There is no meat, but there is solid chemistry
It's time to dispel another myth, which says that instant noodles did not and does not contain meat, but there is chemistry. As it turned out, this statement turned out to be a lie. According to chemical research and various examinations, experts have refuted such a terrible myth, reporting that 90% of instant noodles contain dried or jerky pork, beef or poultry. True, in small quantities.
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Myth 3. Harmful vapors and toxins
And again, experts loudly shout that if instant noodles are brewed in a plastic bowl that goes like a packaging container, then during this process harmful vapors, toxins and substances are released that can pretty much spoil a person's life, harming his health. But it is worth remembering that even the cheapest product undergoes total control before it reaches the store shelves. So, if everything were so deplorable, such a container has long been replaced by another safer one. Therefore, down with another myth.
Myth 4. Oh, these "E-shki"
Perhaps one of the most painful and exciting questions is associated with the battles on the basis of "E-shek", or to be more precise, E621 (monosodium glutamate). According to food chemists, such an additive does not pose any danger to the human body. In addition, all the necessary studies were carried out, once again proving the fact that this supplement, like most others, is permissible for use without harm to health.
Myth 5. Trans fats are off the charts
Another myth is related to the fact that such noodles contain an incredible amount of trans fats, which have a detrimental effect on the body and human health. But as it turned out, such a "fact" is pretty far-fetched and exaggerated. According to research, nutritionists are confident that fried potatoes, butter and beef will harm human health faster than a couple of packs of instant noodles.
Myth 6. Flavors
Each time, bumping into the line “flavorings that are identical to natural”, one wonders, are they really harmful as they say about them? And again it is worth breathing a sigh of relief. After all, this phrase only says that the flavor is made from the same elements as a natural product. In addition, as it turned out, such flavors are more harmless than some natural products.
Myth 7. Is it really harmless?
Based on all of the above, the question arises again, but of a different nature. Is there really nothing harmful in instant noodles? And here it is worth reporting that there is (sodium benzonate, potassium sorbate, sugar color), but only the amount of harmful components is so scanty that it is simply unable to harm human health.