Sorbitol in Kera vegetable candy violates labeling regulations
The National Institute for Food Safety and Hygiene testing has announced the latest testing results for Kera vegetable candy products. Accordingly, this candy contains up to 33.4g of Sorbitol sweetener per 100g of product. It is worth mentioning that this ingredient is not listed on packaging labels - a serious violation of regulations on food information disclosure.
Sorbitol is a non-odor, slightly sweet alcohol (about 60% of the sweetness of sugarcane), completely dissolved in water and wine. In nature, Sorbitol is present in many fruits such as apples, pears, plums, peaches, etc., but is currently mainly industrial production from glucose through the process of hydrogenation with nickel catching.
In the US, Sorbitol has been used in the food industry since 1929 and is classified by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as Received as safe (GRAS). The FDA allows foods to contain up to 7% Sorbitol.
Sorbitol application
In food: Sorbitol is a sweetener often found in sugar-free candy, cough syrup, cookies, chocolate... Thanks to its ability to retain moisture and create shine, Sorbitol helps the product not harden, retain the flavor longer. In particular, due to slow absorption and no increase in insulin, Sorbitol is suitable for dieters and does not cause tooth decay.
In pharmaceuticals: Sorbitol is used as a mild laxative, apricot in tablets, solvents in syrup, supports liver detoxification or treats hyperkalemia ( When combined with ionized plastic). In addition, it is also used in microorganism culture.
In industry: Sorbitol is an important ingredient in the production of paint, glue, plastic, paper, textiles, cosmetics... thanks to its qualities such as stability, moisturizing, emulsion and antioxidants.
According to the Food Safety Department, although considered safe, if consuming too much Sorbitol (over 10g/day), some people may experience bloating, abdominal pain or diarrhea. In particular, a dose of over 50g/day can cause obvious digestive disorders.
Using Sorbitol can cause some unwanted, common effects including: Pain or discomfort in the abdomen, diarrhea, dry mouth, dehydration, intestinal dysfunction, electrolyte imbalance, increased blood sugar, nausea...
Not for people with inactivity, acute abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, suspected excess intestinal inflammation or abdominal pain of unknown cause.
In case of overdose, stomach cramps and diarrhea are caused. If you have serious symptoms (welcome, shortness of breath), you should go to a medical facility immediately.
Be careful with people with heart failure, acute pulmonary edema, chronic kidney failure, dehydration, electrolyte disorders or failure to metabolize sorbitol.
If you experience serious signs such as: Rectal bleeding, continuous vomiting, weakness, dizziness, prolonged diarrhea or black stools such as blackheads, you should go to the nearest medical facility or contact a doctor for timely treatment.
Pham Quang Linh (Quang Linh Vlogs) and Nguyen Thi Thai Hang (Hang Du Muc) and three others have just been temporarily detained by the Ministry of Public Security's Investigation Police Agency to investigate the crimes of Producing counterfeit food and Fraudulent to customers, according to Articles 193 and 198 of the Penal Code.
Previously, Quang Linh, Hang Du Cac and Miss Nguyen Thuc Thuy Tien livestreamed to introduce Kera vegetable candy - a product announced by CER company, produced in Buon Ma Thuot (Dak Lak).
Kera candy was once advertised as "a pillow to replace a plate of green vegetables". However, testing showed that the entire box of 30 capsules contained only 0.51g of fiber. In addition, the product also contains more than 10% Sorbitol - a substance with laxative effects.
