What should we “reject” most about food safety?

Some time ago, an internet celebrity nicknamed “Breaking Bad” revealed some “technological and ruthless” details about food additives, sparking immediate anxiety among some netizens. Food safety has once again become a major concern. Is this “technological and ruthless” something we should really oppose?

“Technological and ruthless” has recently become a buzzword online. Common artificially synthesized foods like “honey made from sugar syrup and flavoring” and “meatless starch sausage” are examples of this “technological and ruthless” behavior. The same internet celebrity’s subsequent revelations about a major soy sauce brand’s double-standard use of additives ignited market sentiment, severely impacting the brand. Are food additives truly the “culprit” in this incident?

Clearly not. “Technological and ruthless” is essentially no different from articles with “shocking” headlines. It ignores dosage to discuss the harms of food additives, and it treats extreme cases as universal, creating negative social impact.

Secondly, professionals have also pointed out that food additives are unavoidable in our daily lives. It’s just that people are less aware of their types. Furthermore, countries have established standards for the safety of additives. What we should pay attention to is whether the merchants use additives in accordance with national standards.

Back to the industry, are paper straws, which aren’t meant to be eaten, inherently safe? Not really. Don’t underestimate paper straws. While their small size might seem niche, the industry is incredibly large, leading to the emergence of many small, lesser-known vendors. Traditional multi-layered paper straws require extensive glue and baking processes, and if the glue used is inferior, safety issues are inevitable.

So, the emergence of some things isn’t necessarily a bad thing; it all depends on how the user uses them and whether they adhere to standards. The Gaoyi team has launched a new generation of paper straws, made from single-layer food-grade paper. No glue is used in the production process, making them heat-resistant and soak-resistant, without cracking. Even after prolonged soaking, no suspended matter is released, making them a safe and environmentally friendly product.