After the reform of the national salt industry, we can see that the prices of salt in supermarkets vary. In some small shops, there are low-priced salts for sale. So what are the differences between these low-priced salts and the salts we usually buy? Is there something fishy about the low price?
【Reasons for Low-priced Salt】
In addition to iodized refined salt, low-sodium green salt, and seaweed salt priced at 2 to 3 yuan in supermarkets, there is also "China Salt" priced at 70 cents. China Salt is a brand of the Chinese salt industry. This kind of salt is provided by manufacturers to the salt industry company through promotions and is purchased through legitimate channels.
So what are the differences between these low-priced salts and the salts we usually buy? There is no essential difference between the two salts in terms of providing the necessary iodine for the body. The iodine in the 2 to 3 yuan iodized salt we usually eat is extracted from plants, while the iodine in the 70 cents salt is synthetic iodine.
Before being sold, all salts undergo regular testing. In addition, all supermarkets and shops selling salt in our city must obtain a retail license from the salt industry company, and the salt industry company will regularly inspect the supermarkets and shops selling salt. Therefore, citizens can rest assured when encountering this kind of low-priced salt and make purchases.
【Famous Brand Salt is Counterfeit】
Recently, Mr. Zhang, who lives near Shengli Road in Hebei District, bought salt at a supermarket near his home and had some doubts about a yellow and white packaged "China Salt Iodized Refined Salt" on the shelf.
"I remember that this packaging of China Salt has been discontinued, so how can the production date still be in 2014?" Despite his doubts, Mr. Zhang repeatedly checked and could no longer find any other flaws. Mr. Zhang said, "The anti-counterfeiting label is very clear, and the packaging also bears a supervision phone number. If I hadn't heard about the discontinuation news, I would definitely not have any doubts about this salt."
From the packaging, it is obvious that it is produced by "China Salt". The product's production batch number, barcode, anti-counterfeiting label, and reporting phone number are all complete. However, after carefully examining dozens of bags of salt, the reporter found that some salt bags were not sealed properly, and some salt bags even had two anti-counterfeiting labels attached. It is difficult to notice these differences without comparing them. As for whether these salts are genuine China Salt products, the store did not confirm or deny, only stating that someone came to supply them.
【4 Ways to Identify Real and Fake Salt】
1. Look at the fold lines: If you see fold lines on the side of the salt packaging when you buy salt, it is likely to be fake salt because genuine salt packaging is smooth and does not have fold lines.
2. Look at the packaging: Genuine salt packaging is made of aluminum-plastic film, with clear fonts and layout. The bag feels smooth, thick, and has a good texture. Counterfeit salt packaging is brittle, thin, and the printing is rough, lacking smoothness. The touch is not as smooth, softer, and has a worse texture.
3. Look at the seal: The seal at the top and bottom of fake salt is more jagged, while the seal at the top and bottom of genuine salt is relatively smooth.
4. Look at the anti-counterfeiting label: The anti-counterfeiting mark on genuine salt is clear, and the mark is affixed to the center of the packaging. Counterfeit salt's anti-counterfeiting mark is relatively blurry and is usually affixed crookedly and in different positions.
5. The codes on the back of fake salt will be repeated, while genuine salt has a unique code for each package and will not be repeated. The codes on fake salt are repeated.
6. Put starch or potato slices on the salt. If it turns purple, it is edible salt. If it doesn't change color, it is industrial salt.
The editor suggests that consumers should purchase salt from self-operated stores, direct supply stores, and large chain supermarkets operated by salt industry companies. Do not be tempted by cheap prices and purchase salt from unknown sources or illegal sales! When buying salt, be sure to remember the 4 ways the editor provided to identify real and fake salt.
