The Centre for Food Safety has given the all-clear to 136 hot pot food samples tested for colouring, preservatives, plasticisers and metallic contaminants.
Tested samples included meat such as beef balls and pork balls, aquatic products such as fish balls, vegetables and bean products such as gluten puffs, noodles, soup bases, beverages such as sour plum and sugar cane drinks, and sauces from different retailers.
Diners are advised to choose a clear soup base which contains less fat, and to eat the vegetables first followed by meat to prevent overeating.
The food trade should comply with the legal requirements, follow good manufacturing practice, use permitted food additives appropriately and check the quality of food and ingredients upon delivery.
