Rumor: It takes 32 days for the liver to detoxify after eating instant noodles?
Truth: False! The so-called [32-day liver detoxification cycle] has no scientific basis, but is just a rumor that is erroneous and eye-catching.
The online rumors are mostly about food additives in instant noodles. Among them, the most common ones are three categories: antioxidants, flavors and spices, and preservatives (fried instant noodles are dry and preservatives are not necessary).
In fact, food additives are not demons. As long as they are used properly, they are the guarantee of food flavor and safety.
For example, the biggest advantage of instant noodles is [convenience], which can be eaten after soaking in hot water. The most common way to make it so convenient is frying.
However, oils and fats are easy to oxidize, and the quality and taste of instant noodles will be greatly reduced after oxidation, and even there will be a [hallmark]. Therefore, in order not to let you eat noodles with changed flavor, manufacturers usually add some antioxidants.
Don’t worry, these food additives are allowed to be added by the state, and the dosage of each kind has clear regulations.
When the country formulated the food additive standard, it had already done a lot of experiments to evaluate the safety. As long as it was a qualified product, there would be no harm.
As for the so-called [32-day liver detoxification cycle], there is no scientific basis, it is just a rumor that is erroneous and eye-catching.