Why don't you add soy sauce to rice rolls in "Crazy Storm"? There is a group of people who don't recommend eating rice rolls!

Recently, the TV series "Kuangchuan" has come to an end. Many netizens said that the drama was so well acted that they have no interest in other TV series after watching it.

Because of this drama, the topic #Is it really that important to add soy sauce to rice rolls# has also become a hot topic recently.
▲Photo: Screenshot from Weibo You should know that for Cantonese people, eating rice rolls must be added with more sauce, soy sauce is also OK. If you eat rice rolls without sauce, then the rice rolls will lose their soul and taste bad. In this regard, the director said that if you eat rice rolls with soy sauce, it is easy to ruin your makeup and it is not conducive to filming.

How about this special delicacy, rice noodle rolls? In this article, let’s talk about rice noodle rolls~

1. What is the nutritional value of rice noodle rolls?

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Rice noodle rolls, also known as pulled rice noodles or rolled rice noodles, are a special snack in Guangdong. They are a must-have food in local teahouses, breakfast night markets, and are very popular. They look as white as snow, as thin as paper, crystal clear, fresh, fragrant, and smooth.

The main raw material for making rice rolls is rice, that is, refined white rice. Some sweet potato flour or other starches may be added to the rice milk, which makes the rice rolls look translucent in appearance and taste smooth.

Nutritionally, it is mostly carbohydrates, and the protein content is relatively low. However, many rice noodle rolls are filled with vegetables and meat, which increases some of the nutrition.

Data from the Hong Kong Food Safety Center shows that the calories in fried rice rolls are 140 kcal/100 g, equivalent to a bowl of steamed rice, the protein is 2 g/100 g, the carbohydrates are 23 g/100 g, and the other nutrients are not outstanding. [1] If you want to lose weight, you still have to control the amount of rice rolls you eat.

2. Can people with high blood sugar eat rice rolls?

Rice noodle rolls are made from refined white rice and are steamed until they are soft and delicate. The starch is highly gelatinized and is digested very quickly after consumption, which means that glucose will quickly enter the blood, so it is not friendly to blood sugar control.

The GI value of rice noodle rolls alone is over 90, which is considered a high GI food. [2] Although many rice noodle rolls are filled with barbecued pork, beef, shrimp or eggs, the amount added at food stalls is too small to help stabilize blood sugar.

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If you cook it at home or take it home, add more protein-rich meat, eggs, milk, beans and vegetables. For example, a fist of cooked green leafy vegetables or a tomato, a palm of braised beef or a fist of shredded tofu. This can better stabilize blood sugar after a meal, and you don't have to worry about blood sugar soaring after eating.

3. Should we worry about the borax issue?

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Although many people like to eat rice noodle rolls, they are worried about food safety issues in rice noodle rolls sold at food stalls. For example, some unscrupulous vendors illegally add borax to rice noodle rolls to increase their elasticity and toughness.
Although occasional small doses of borax will not cause major harm to the human body, long-term intake will cause borax to accumulate in the human body and cause poisoning, loss of appetite, and indigestion. In severe cases, vomiting, diarrhea, erythema, and even coma may occur. Eating 1 to 3 grams of borax in adults can cause poisoning, and 15 to 20 grams can cause death.

Researchers purchased 100 batches of rice noodle rolls from street shops and mobile stalls selling breakfast and tested their borax content. The results showed that most products did not contain any boron, and only 12% of the samples contained borax. [3] This shows that there is indeed illegal addition of borax in the market, but the risk is relatively low and there is no need to worry too much. It is best to choose a more formal store, which is relatively safer.

Summarize:

Plain rice rolls taste bland, but they become lively after adding soy sauce. Although rice rolls are delicious, if you have high blood sugar, you should try to eat less or no street rice rolls! Do you eat rice rolls with soy sauce?

References:
[1]https://www.cfs.gov.hk/sc_chi/nutrient/fc-myreport.php
[2]https://glycemicindex.com/gi-search/?food_name=steamed+vermicelli%20roll&product_category=&country=&gi=&gi_filter=&serving_size_(g)=&serving_size_(g)_filter=&carbs_per_serve_(g)=&carbs_per_serve_(g)_filter=&gl=&gl_filter=
[3] Cheng Shiqun, Chen Haiyan. Detection and risk level assessment of borax addition in rice noodle rolls[J]. Grain and Oils, 2021, 34(08): 156-158.