What are people’s thoughts on the recent hype surrounding Hex Tech?

I quite agree with this article (source: Economic Daily). During this National Day holiday, a certain brand of soy sauce that was in competition with the blogger from “Heks Technology” made it onto various trending lists. 　　“\"Hex Tech\" was originally a term from gaming, referring to a technology that combines magic and science. Not long ago, some short-video creators referred to certain food preparation techniques that turned ordinary ingredients into something extraordinary as \"hex technology,\" exposing products such as milk tea made from cream powder and vegetable fat, steaks pressed from minced meat and scraps, and bird’s nest made from gelatin sheets, vegetable fat, and syrup… These related short videos became very popular. 　　But controversy arose when short videos of the type produced by “Heks Technology” targeted the food additives listed in the ingredient lists of certain well-known brand soy sauces. Supporters argue that this helps to expose unscrupulous businesses, as soy sauce made using traditional natural methods is the only high-quality food ； Opponents argue that this is a stigmatization of food additives, as the modern food industry relies on legal and appropriate amounts of such additives. 　　In fact, being purely natural does not mean high quality, and traditional methods do not guarantee safety. Purely natural, traditional foods often have a short shelf life, and food poisoning due to spoilage occurs from time to time; for example, two years ago in Heilongjiang, several people died after consuming homemade sour soup at a gathering. Salt and sugar, the most commonly used seasonings, are both \"preservatives\" with a long history; traditional salted fish and preserved fruits rely on large amounts of salt and sugar to extend their shelf life. However, eating too much salt increases the risk of high blood pressure, while consuming too much sugar raises the risk of diabetes. Salted fish and preserved fruits made using traditional methods are not considered healthy foods. As for the soy sauce that has sparked controversy, traditional methods of producing soy sauce involve drying it in the open air, which makes it common for maggots to form in the soy sauce vats; many people may not be willing to accept maggots as a \"natural\" source of protein ； Also, since it is preserved with salt, it is a high-salt food and not considered healthy either. 　　Food additives are not something terrible; whether they are healthy and safe depends on scientific evaluation. Some soy sauce ingredients list additives such as preservatives, whose main function is to inhibit bacteria in low-salt environments and prevent excessive salt intake. As long as the additives meet **food safety standards** and are used in a compliant manner, they will not cause any food safety issues; we only need to oppose their misuse in excessive amounts or beyond approved limits. But we also need to distinguish between food additives and illegal additives. Substances such as melamine, formalin, and Sudan red involved in major food safety incidents are all illegal additives, not food additives, and their use in foods must be prohibited. 　　The issue of double standards is also what has sparked controversy among netizens regarding brand soy sauce. Some netizens shared the soy sauce of this brand that they purchased abroad; the ingredient list contained no preservatives or other additives, only natural ingredients such as water, soybeans, wheat, and salt ； Other netizens shared the ingredient list of this brand of soy sauce purchased from domestic supermarkets, which contains various additive ingredients. In fact, these are just different grades of soy sauce from the same brand; it’s not double standards. In the domestic market, this brand also offers soy sauce of the same quality that does not contain preservatives, and its price is higher than that of regular soy sauce. 　　Faced with accusations of double standards, businesses need not overreact by assuming that this is an attack or attempt by competitors to undermine them and put them at odds with netizens; instead, they should clarify the facts while also identifying the business opportunities that arise from them. From having enough to eat to eating well, the needs of the people are the direction for progress in the food industry. Soy sauce is an essential item in people’s daily lives, and it’s good that more and more people are willing to purchase high-quality soy sauce. Businesses can appropriately increase the proportion of high-quality soy sauce available in the domestic market, giving consumers more choices. 　　Safety comes first when it comes to food. For consumers, there is no need to blindly believe in terms like “zero additives” or “100% natural”; instead, they should choose foods with a scientific approach, striking a balance among food price, safety and hygiene, and nutritional quality, and selecting what suits their needs. For manufacturers and suppliers, it is necessary to take consumer needs seriously and use technological means more to improve the quality of food, rather than merely using them to reduce costs and increase profits. “Who did “Heks Technology” excite? It depends on who the technology is intended for. (She Huimin)

I majored in chemistry and food safety. In my opinion, as long as it is a factory that complies with **standards** and produces products according to those standards, the safety of such products is far greater than that of products made in small workshops, higher than that of products produced using so-called traditional methods, and higher than that of handcrafted items. Regarding food insecurity, attention should be focused on cracking down on small-scale workshops, unlicensed operations, production that does not comply with standards, and illegal sales channels.

I have always hated foods with added ingredients; I never buy any that contain them. When buying ready-made foods from stores or supermarkets, I am also very careful; I pay extra attention to vegetables and try to avoid eating out as much as possible. It’s full of vitality everywhere, and it really tests one’s eyesight and experience.

I bought a bottle of noodle sauce (I didn’t dare to buy the bagged version), and when I fried the noodles with it, they stuck together and formed clumps! It actually smells like rubber! Got shot again! Just throw it in the trash, glad I didn’t eat it raw. Summarizing the experience, when ready-made foods are heated to over 200°, their original form will inevitably become visible.

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