Traditional New Year's dishes contain a quarter of the elements of Mendeleev's periodic system. This conclusion was made by scientists from MIREA – the Russian Technological University, RIA Novosti reports.
In particular, rubidium has been found in salad and aspic fish. The highest content of this element (about 369 micrograms) was found in duck stuffed with potatoes and prunes.
Also in Olivier, scientists discovered zirconium and 23 more elements. However, scientists urged not to be afraid of the presence of hazardous substances, since they are contained in micro doses and are part of the natural composition of products.
At the same time, it is clarified that the study featured a pure composition of products, but at home the number of chemical elements may be much higher. So, some substances can get into the product from tap water, sauces and seasonings.
On December 23, the host of the show “Simple Kitchen” on STS Alexander Belkovich revealed several secrets of the New Year's feast. “For example, do not cook vegetables for Olivier, but bake them in the oven, put the sausage aside, and instead throw in the boiled turkey,” the chef advised. In addition, he recommended replacing canned peas with frozen ones, and instead of store-bought mayonnaise, use either homemade or a mixture of yogurt, tangerine juice and olive oil.
Earlier, gastroenterologist and nutritionist Nuria Dianova listed snacks that can be harmful to health when combined with alcoholic beverages. She noted that, as a rule, all snacks should not be bland, but salty or spicy to give the dish a rich and pronounced taste. However, the doctor pointed out, in combination with alcohol, they can negatively affect the pancreas. Eating such snacks stimulates the gland, but alcohol disrupts the release of enzymes.
