What is eating spicy hot pot

The way of eating Malatang first originated in Sichuan and is similar to Oden. Malatang is made by cooking together all kinds of your favorite ingredients, which can be hot pot ingredients, vegetables, seafood or meat, and you can also add various kinds of noodles. If you make the spicy hot pot at home, it’s okay to eat more. But if it’s spicy hotpot from a street vendor, it’s best to eat less. Because Malatang has many hazards, the main hidden dangers are as follows:

1. The food ingredients are not fresh or have been processed. For example, formaldehyde treatment can improve the texture of foods such as aquatic products, animal blood, and tofu.

2. The oil is not fresh, the oil has been heated repeatedly, or the oil does not meet the inspection indicators. Eating stir-fried food in a restaurant is even more dangerous because the oil has been repeatedly heated.

3. Repeated use of blanching water may accumulate harmful substances. This problem may exist, such as the increasing levels of nitrite and oxalic acid. Therefore, the water used for cooking should be changed regularly.

4. If the saltiness is too strong or there is too much MSG, it is not suitable for patients with hypertension, heart disease, or kidney disease who need to control salt intake. The amount of seasoning can be controlled. Producers usually tend to add stronger flavors to attract consumers and cover up the lack of umami caused by poor quality raw materials.

5. If the food is too spicy, it is not suitable for patients with respiratory diseases, digestive tract diseases and various chronic diseases.

6. If you like to eat it at a very high temperature, it will harm the digestive tract mucosa. Consumers can choose to let it cool before eating. Because the spicy hot pot seasoning itself is cold, and the plate is large so the heat dissipates quickly, burns to the mucous membrane can be completely avoided.

7. If the heating time is insufficient, there may be a risk of pathogens surviving. The key is to make sure it is clean and heated thoroughly.

8. The food containers are not clean enough and are not fully disinfected; the hygiene of disposable chopsticks and napkins does not meet the standards. In addition, most diners do not seem to have the habit of washing their hands before eating. Relevant departments should conduct regular spot checks and ensure proper catering hygiene management; diners should also take care of their own personal hygiene.

9. It is possible to add other ingredients to the seasoning, such as anti-diarrhea drugs.

When eating Malatang, you can also add some coriander, sauerkraut, vinegar, chili peppers, etc. according to your personal preference. Eating Malatang frequently can easily cause getting a sore throat. After eating spicy hot pot, you should eat more fruits to help reduce internal heat, or drink more boiled water. Adding white radish to spicy hot pot is a good choice, which can help reduce internal heat. Eating more white radish is also good for the body.