How to distinguish real and fake cigarette core?

The intestines are a short section of the pig's small intestine, characterized by thick intestinal walls and many folds, creating a chewy, sweet and not greasy feeling when eaten. Compared to regular pig intestines, the intestines have a firm texture, good elasticity, do not shrink much when boiled or steamed and keep a beautiful white color. Amid the wave of hunting for intestines, many consumers fall into the "visual trap" with unusually crispy, pure white intestines that have no characteristic smell.

Some signs to recognize fake cigarette core

Dr. Nguyen Thu Ha, Nam Sai Gon International General Hospital, said that real pig intestines, even after being carefully processed, still have a natural toughness, ivory color and still have a characteristic smell. In contrast, intestines treated with chemicals are often pure white, crunchy, odorless and can even easily crumble when squeezed if soaked in chemicals too much.

Image of cigarette butt on social media

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Some characteristics that can help consumers identify fake cigarette cores include:

Color : The inside of a fake cigarette is often pale white, uneven in color, without blood vessels or natural fat.

Crispness : Unusually crispy, even with a "crispy" feel, quite different from the natural toughness of cooked offal.

Smell : No characteristic smell of pork intestines, sometimes has a slight chemical smell.

Surface : Excessively smooth, sometimes feels a bit sticky or like it has a layer of glue.

In addition, be careful if the intestines sold are unusually bright white. The intestines have been soaked in water for a long time but do not become soft or change color as usual. The price is unusually low or too high compared to the market (possibly the intestines are "refurbished" to sell at a higher price).

The dish of intestines and pipe is currently of interest to many people.

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In addition to the risks from fake pig intestines, the nature of real pig intestines - raised according to standards and carefully processed - also poses many risks if eaten regularly. According to Dr. Ha, animal organs such as pig intestines are rich in cholesterol, saturated fat and high purine content. Excessive consumption can contribute to increased risk of dyslipidemia, high blood pressure, diabetes, gout and cardiovascular disease, especially in people with underlying diseases.

Prioritize choosing safe food

To ensure health when consuming dishes made from pig intestines, Dr. Ha recommends that people should choose products at reputable addresses such as supermarkets, traditional markets or stores with clear origins. It is best to buy fresh intestines and prepare them at home to control food hygiene and safety.

In addition, consumers also need to be alert to the culinary trends that are "causing fever" on the internet, avoiding the mentality of chasing strange dishes and ignoring health factors. Even with real pig intestines, if used with high frequency, the eater can still face the risk of cholesterol, metabolic disorders or other chronic diseases.

40 years of slaughtering tens of thousands of pigs to find 3 kg of intestines

As Thanh Nien reported, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Cuong (56 years old, living in Hanoi ), with 40 years of experience in pig butchering, said that the intestines are pig intestines but have thick walls and the inside surface forms many vertical folds. This is the most expensive part of the pig.

Mr. Cuong explained that the intestines are expensive because they are rare and delicious. They are rare because the rate of occurrence is very low, about 30%, meaning that out of 100 pigs, about 30 will be found with intestines. Of these 30 pigs, most have intestines in sections (each pig weighs about 0.5 - 1 kg), only 1 - 2 pigs have whole intestines.

Mr. Cuong revealed that in nearly 40 years of working, he has slaughtered tens of thousands of pigs, but the number of times he has encountered a pig with a whole set of entrails can be counted on the fingers of one hand.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/lam-sao-phan-biet-long-se-dieu-that-gia-185250508100354874.htm