Is alkali harmful to the body?

Alkali is a substance we often eat in our daily diet, especially when eating pasta. Generally, we don’t feel any discomfort or abnormality. However, no matter what kind of food it is, we should not consume too much. Normal intake has no effect on the body. However, many friends still worry about whether alkali is harmful to the body. Let’s take a look.

Eating too much of anything will cause harm, and only a regular and healthy diet can lead to a good body.

1. The alkali we are talking about is limited to edible alkali. Edible alkali refers to pure alkali (sodium carbonate) and baking soda (sodium carbonate), which are different from industrial alkali. Baking soda is a product made by absorbing carbon dioxide into the solution or crystals of pure alkali. There is no essential difference between the two. Edible alkali is solid, round, white in color and easily soluble in water. Alkali is not a commonly used condiment. It is just a food loosening agent and meat tenderizer. It can make dry ingredients swell quickly, soften fibers, and remove the sour taste of dough. Proper use can bring excellent color, aroma, taste, and shape to food to enhance people's appetite. Alkali is widely used in food processing such as noodles, bread, steamed buns, etc.

2. The harm of excessive intake of alkali: The disadvantage of edible alkali is that it has a strong destructive effect on vitamin B1, B2 and vitamin C in food, and it also affects the body's absorption and utilization of certain minerals. Therefore, do not use it in excess.

The above is an introduction to whether alkali is harmful to the body. Under normal circumstances, the alkali we ingest through normal diet will not have any effect on the body. However, all food or substances must have a limit. Excessive intake will be beneficial to the body. However, we still have to pay attention to a balanced diet in normal times.