Are you eating poisonous Chinese garlic? No matter which country you are reading this article in, there is a good chance that you are about to learn about this. That poisonous Chinese garlic that has entered your kitchen and is probably waiting for you to consume it so that it can attack your health.
Why it is best to avoid.
If you consume it regularly in your food, then it can cause serious health problems. Although it is cheap and attractive to look at, it is still not good for your health. That is why many countries have banned the import.
India is on alert.
There are reports—banned—of this coming to India and even coming to know that this poisonous garlic is being smuggled into the country. In March 2024, India seized a consignment of several kilos; this shipment was worth crores of rupees.
It was seized at Sikta Land Customs Post. India had banned the import; the garlic coming to India was found infested.
Not only this, there were also concerns about that it was high in pesticides. Now you don’t need me to tell you why products with high amounts of pesticides are bad for you.
Now reports say that it is treated with a fungicide, which contains methyl bromide. It is believed to prevent fungal growth in it, and while it works, this chemical also harms your health, which is one of the reasons why India has banned this from China.
Despite the ban, it is estimated that more than several tons of have been stocked in India, and now we are seeing a rise in the smuggling of this toxic garlic.
It is reportedly being smuggled through Nepal and Bangladesh. Its prices have increased at home. The prices in India have almost doubled since November last year.
Garlic-producing states of India.
These are the producing belts of India. Madhya Pradesh accounts for more than 62.85% of India’s production, followed by Rajasthan, which produces between 16.81%. Uttar Pradesh is also a major producer.
You also have Assam, Odisha, Punjab, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. And did you know that India is one of the top garlic producers in the world, and so is China?
China is actually the world’s leading producer. But after the Wuhan Virus pandemic, there has been an increase in the demand for Indian garlic. Many countries are concerned about the quality of garlic coming from China. India exported more than tons in the year. The total valuation was around crores of rupees.
Why did the U.S. and European Union banned?
Senators in the US are campaigning to ban Chinese garlic. In December 2023, an American Senator named Rick Scott wrote a letter to the US Commerce Secretary.
Scott said that Chinese garlic is a threat to national security, and I am quoting again, Food Safety and Security is an existential emergency that poses a serious threat to our national security, public health, and economic prosperity.
Many countries have banned the import of this due to health concerns. The European Union has strict rules that if it does not meet their safety standards, then it will not be imported into any European country.
How do we identify Chinese garlic?
- The cloves of are larger.
- The color is white.
- Look more beautiful and more delicious, except that they are extremely harmful.
Effect of Chinese garlic.
Most of the harmful chemicals, including pesticides and fertilizers, are used in the cultivation of this garlic. Many reports say that harmful substances like sulfates, lead, and bleaching are used to make this look white and attractive.
But these chemicals are dangerous for health, and they can also cause long-term problems in human health. Gastrointestinal, allergies, and many other side effects. Many studies have shown that this may contain traces of metals like cadmium and arsenic, which can cause serious health problems like kidney damage and cancer over time.
If you use local or organic garlic instead of Chinese garlic, which tastes delicious without harmful chemicals and pesticides, then you can get a lot of benefits for your health.
After repeated chemical treatments, it loses all the beneficial properties that make garlic a superfood.
Did you know it’s a superfood?
I am sure most of you already know that garlic helps to boost immunity. It is a natural antibiotic.
It is believed that it helps in reducing cholesterol levels in the blood and also improves digestion, skin health, and brain functioning. It is also considered good for heart health.
But you cannot expect any of these benefits from Chinese. So beware of the poison coming from China in your kitchen.
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