Sulfur-smoked ginseng can be eaten, health hazards less to eat!

May 15, 2023
There are various kinds of ginseng on the market, and some counterfeit ginseng is smoked with sulfur, so can we eat the sulfur smoked ginseng? What will happen if you eat this kind of ginseng?

Can you eat sulfur-fumigated ginseng?

It is not recommended to eat. Sulfur is a chemical and industrial product with yellow color and irritating odor. It is a traditional practice for herbs to be smoked with sulfur to increase shelf life and prevent insects and mold. Sulfur fumigation of herbs can easily cause sulfur dioxide residues, which can be harmful to human health in excess, causing damage to the respiratory and digestive system mucous membranes, and may also change the medicinal properties of ginseng in excess, reducing its effectiveness. Therefore, it is better to eat less sulphur-smoked ginseng.

How to determine whether the ginseng has been smoked with sulfur

Look at the color

The color of sulfur-fumigated ginseng is white and brighter. The better the color of ginseng, the more likely it is to be sulfur-fumigated.

Smell

Party ginseng smells with a unique aroma of Chinese medicine, while those smoked with sulfur have a pungent smell.

Taste

Party ginseng has a sweet taste and fragrance, while sulfur-smoked ginseng has a sour taste, and the greater the sour taste, the higher the sulfur dioxide content.

What will happen if you eat sulfur-smoked ginseng?

If consumed in small amounts, there will be no serious health discomfort. Some of the ginseng with severe sulfur fumigation has an irritating smell and can cause respiratory discomfort. Long-term consumption of sulfur-smoked ginseng is harmful to human health and may lead to decreased liver and kidney function.

How to eat sulfur-fumigated ginseng

Sulfur fumigation is a traditional practice used to preserve the quality of herbs to a greater extent, but excessive sulfur fumigation can result in more sulfur dioxide residue, which can cause harm to the body. If a small amount of fumigated ginseng is consumed, there is no need to worry too much, just stop taking it immediately. If serious discomfort occurs after consuming fumigated ginseng, you should go to the hospital immediately to avoid aggravating the condition.

What is the best quality of ginseng?

Party ginseng is yellow-brown or yellow-brown in color, slightly fragrant, soft texture, sweet taste and no residue when chewed, this kind of party ginseng is of better quality, there are many kinds of party ginseng on the market, you should smell first and taste later to avoid buying shoddy herbs.
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