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00:30There are three vegetable warehouses.
00:31Then he discovered that more than half of the warehouses
00:34Some people are soaking lettuce in an unidentified green liquid.
00:39He also found a bottle at the scene labeled
00:41Compound colorants and the like
00:44So the blogger took samples of the soaking water from three warehouses for testing.
00:49Two of the samples tested positive for brilliant blue and lemon yellow.
00:53Both of these are artificial pigments.
00:55It is usually used in candy and beverages
00:58In other words, these bamboo shoots are intended to be sold throughout China.
01:02It was most likely dyed green.
01:04The video immediately caused a sensation on the Chinese internet as soon as it was posted online.
01:09Why dye perfectly good lettuce?
01:12The answer is just two words: cover up the ugliness.
01:14Because he picked the lettuce from the vegetable garden.
01:18They will first be sent to this distribution point for sorting and packaging.
01:21Then it is shipped to various parts of China
01:23However, the outer skin will inevitably be worn down during this transportation process.
01:27Then it will turn reddish-yellow, and its appearance will become unappealing.
01:31The report mentioned that some vegetable distributors were quite blunt about it.
01:34Just say that using this thing can cover up some flaws.
01:37It looks better.
01:40The method involves adding an additive called fruit filter.
01:43After diluting it with water, I used it to wash the lettuce.
01:47The color became brighter after washing.
01:50It looks like it was just picked.
01:53So it's no wonder that consumers find the lettuce so appealing at the market.
01:57It's very likely that some kind of chemical additives were added.
02:00After the incident escalated, the local authorities acted swiftly.
02:04The agricultural and market supervision departments of Yuzhong County jointly conducted a surprise inspection.
02:0853 vegetable purchasing and storage enterprises in the county
02:12The result revealed that six manufacturers were involved in the acquisition process.
02:16Illegal use of fruit filter additives
02:18All of them were investigated and prosecuted.
02:2111.8 tons seized at the scene
02:23The problematic succulents have all been destroyed.
02:26Other businesses that were not involved in the incident were also collectively summoned for questioning and warning.
02:31The official also said that they will next focus on planting.
02:33A comprehensive investigation was conducted into every aspect of the acquisition, transportation, and sales process.
02:38Any violations will be resolutely dealt with.
02:41So here's the question:
02:42Are these pigments toxic or not?
02:45The official explanation is...
02:46Speaking of this bright blue and this lemon yellow
02:49In fact, it is a compliant food additive.
02:52That means you're making those candies and drinks...
02:54It is acceptable to add these pigments in appropriate amounts.
02:57However, according to Chinese national standards
03:00Fresh vegetables are strictly prohibited from having any artificial coloring used.
03:04So even if you say eating a little won't hurt...
03:07However, your use of this in this area is beyond the permitted scope.
03:10They still broke the law.
03:12And perhaps everyone will say after hearing this
03:14Oh well, candy can be used too, so what?
03:16However, experts warn
03:18If you eat these vegetables soaked in pigments for a long time...
03:21It may trigger allergies.
03:23In severe cases, it can even carry a risk of causing cancer.
03:26By the way, let me mention that order from Hebei before.
03:28What about that formaldehyde-treated cabbage?
03:29Three suspects have already been criminally detained.
03:32Okay, now both cabbage and nest damage are happening one after another.
03:35No wonder Chinese netizens are asking this now.
03:38What will be the next dish?
03:43I've looked at this one, and I'm just showing you the left side.
03:45Thank you so much.
03:47Things I've seen
03:50Things I've seen
03:51Subtitle volunteer Yang Qianqian
