1. Chocolate with white or grayish film is fine to eat

结了白色或灰色膜的巧克力也能吃

 

While white or grayish film formed on the surface of chocolate might not look very appetizing, turns out it's perfectly¹ fine to eat. The process occurs when cocoa butter fats separate from the cocoa.

 

2. Double-dipping can spread bacteria and viruses

二次蘸酱会传播细菌和病毒

 

Sadly, double-dipping is not the greatest idea, since it can spread bacteria and viruses, even when a person isn't visibly sick or unwell. Therefore, it's always best to put dip on your own plate and enjoy it without spreading germs to other people.

 

3. The 5-second rule is a myth

“5秒规律”不是真的

 

To test out people's favorite "rule," Dr. Ronald Carter from Queen Mary, University of London did an experiment. He dropped pizza, apple, and toast onto different surfaces and it revealed that they were all covered in germs. As it turned out, the "5-second rule" isn't true—bacteria can attach to food as soon as it touches the floor.

 

4. Refrigerated leftovers² must be tossed out in 3 to 4 days

冰箱里的剩菜必须在三四天内丢弃

 

We all know that some types of bacteria can cause illness. However, as it appears, the types of bacteria that do don't affect the smell, taste, or appearance of food. This is why it's crucial to either freeze or throw out refrigerated leftovers within 3 to 4 days.

 

5. Titanium dioxide that's found in icing has been linked to inflammatory bowel³ diseases

糖霜里含的二氧化钛会导致炎症性肠道疾病

 

Titanium dioxide—an additive⁴ that's used to make white appear even whiter—can be found in a variety of foods, like coffee creamer, icing, powdered sugar, and ranch⁵ dressing⁶. However, for the exact same reason, it is used in making sunscreens, laundry detergents⁷, and paint. FDA considers the additive safe; however, there was research conducted that linked it to inflammatory bowel diseases. In addition to this, as of 2020, France has banned titanium dioxide in food.

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