A small cake contains a huge source of energy, which can put a lot of pressure on the body if eaten too much.
Doctor Nguyen Van Tien - National Institute of Nutrition said that on average, a 170g mixed-use sticky rice cake provides up to 566 kcal; a 176g green bean egg sticky rice cake contains 648 kcal; while the same weight of mixed-use baked cake is up to 706 kcal.
This amount of energy is equivalent to, or even 2-3 times higher than, a bowl of beef pho, with fast-absorbing sugar that suddenly increases blood sugar Dr. Tien emphasized.
Not only is it high in sugar, moon cakes also contain a large amount of saturated fat from fatty meat, along with animal protein that is easily stolen if poorly preserved. Eating too much can cause blood sugar disorders, increase the risk of diabetes, especially dangerous for overweight, obese children or people with chronic diseases.
Experts recommend that children should only eat a maximum of 1/8 cakes after main meals to avoid bloating and loss of appetite. Adults also need to control their portion sizes, choose low-sugar, low-fat cakes or products specifically for people with diabetes and overweight to both enjoy traditional flavors and protect their health.
The Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) also guides how to choose safe moon cakes to ensure food safety, prevent the risk of poisoning and protect the health of yourself, your family and the community:
1.When buying moon cakes, people should choose stores and stalls with fixed addresses.The cake should be sold in hygienic conditions, with glass or shields to avoid dirt, insects and ensure the right storage temperature.Prioritize products made by brands and manufacturing facilities that have been known to many consumers and have specific contact information on the product label.
2.Before buying, you need to check the label and packaging carefully.The product that meets the requirements must have intact, clean packaging, no tearing or deformation.The cake label needs to record all the required information such as: name and address of the factory, ingredients, volume, date of manufacture, expiration date, preservation instructions...Absolutely do not choose products with blurred labels, missing information or signs of being erased.
3.Consumers also need to pay attention to product sensation.Quality moon cakes often have even colors, characteristic aroma, soft crust, and no strange smell.Do not use cakes that show signs of oiliness, leakage, moldness, oiliness or discoloration, because this could be a sign that the product is damaged or unsafe.
4.After purchase, proper preservation and use are also very important.The cake should be kept in a cool place, avoiding high temperatures, high humidity and direct sunlight.For fresh cakes that do not use preservatives, people should store them in cold and use them for a short time according to the manufacturer's instructions on the product packaging.Eat immediately after opening the packaging and avoid leaving the cut or leftover cakes in the environment for a long time.
