The trend of eating marigolds with instant noodles is popular: What do experts say?

In recent days, many videos of cooking with marigolds have appeared on social networks. Just typing in the keywords "marigold instant noodles" or "marigold chicken salad" will bring up a series of results with dozens of different videos.

From short videos, many TikTok accounts show many different ways to enjoy this dish, from mixing it into chicken salad to combining it with instant noodles, creating unique and attractive culinary experiences.

Notably, the videos posted on the preparation are quite simple, just pick the young flowers and leaves, wash them, put them in a bowl with instant noodles, add boiling water and enjoy.

These videos posted on social networks have attracted a huge amount of interaction from the online community and made people very curious about the taste and safety of this unique dish. So is it safe to eat marigolds?

Videos of marigold noodles being cooked attract millions of views

Sharing about this issue, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Duy Thinh, former staff of the Institute of Biotechnology and Food, Hanoi University of Science and Technology, said that although marigolds have many benefits, they should be used in the right dosage and according to the doctor's instructions. In particular, do not arbitrarily use this flower as food.

Experts explain that marigolds are grown mainly for ornamental purposes. To keep the plants beautiful, growers may spray or inject pesticides, growth hormones or other chemicals. Therefore, if processed, it will be harmful to general health, increase the risk of poisoning and pose many other risks.

"If you want to prepare a dish, you should choose homegrown, clean chrysanthemums that ensure food safety and should only try them once and not overuse them," said Mr. Thinh.

People allergic to marigold ingredients, pregnant women, people with a history of allergies, stomach or cardiovascular disease should limit or consult a doctor before eating.

Mr. Thinh recommends that before processing, you should blanch it in boiling water to remove bacteria and reduce the pungent taste. Eat in moderation, do not overdo it and combine it with other foods such as green vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamins and fiber.

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