Friday 3 September 2010

How is "sodium nitrite" form in edible birdnest?

Do you know why edible birdnest contains sodium nitrite?

Local university analysis report found that, birdnest contains rich sodium salt. When sodium salt react with nitrogen with the presence of moisture, naturally sodium nitrite is formed. Another method is to use ammonia gas to react with edible birdnest in the presence of high temperature. When Nitrogen particles in the ammonia gas react with sodium , a redish sodium nitrite is formed. That is how the red nest formed.

Is the sodium nitrite toxic or dangerous?

Yes, sodium nitrite is a very oxidative agent, which prevent blood from carrying oxygen to our body. It is reported that it may cause cancer too. The sympton of consumed birdnest is blue lip and pale face....

http:www.qqbirdnest.com

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