We know, you're thinking a grade-six pupil would never be able to uncover something so substantial, but his results have been backed by Gao Ruifang, a microbiologist of the China Agricultural University. 16 types of mushrooms were tested, using ultraviolet light to pinpoint which mushrooms had been dipped in brightener. Out of the 16, the only three that were left untainted were either organic or dried. Now that's some food for thought...
With melamine in our food and heavy pollution absorbed by our farms this probably won't be surprising to the average desensitized reader. However, paying an increasingly hefty sum for goods that should be discarded could be a problem that evokes a response in all of us. The issue that will become increasingly apparent to all foodies, meat lovers and vegans alike, are rising food prices. Financial Times reports:
So be wary of what you buy, fellow food eaters, it's not too late to invest a little in organic produce. There's always the frugal approach of planting one of those adorable herbal pot plants on your window sill too! And mushrooms are pretty easy to grow too!
