According to scientists, aflatoxin is a very toxic substance, even 68 times more toxic than arsenic (arsenic) and 10 times more toxic than potassium cyanide. Aflatoxin has the ability to destroy liver tissue, it is also the strongest biological carcinogen. In 1993, aflatoxin was classified as a class 1 carcinogen, according to the results of a study by the Institute of Cancer Research of the World Health Organization (WHO). It is worth mentioning, aflatoxins are present in moldy foods, usually very close to the following:
Nuts (corn, peanuts, peanuts…) musty
Aflatoxins are hidden in moldy foods, especially foods with high starch content such as peanuts, corn, millet, beans… In high temperature, humid environment, rotting starch produces aflatoxin – a harmful substance for Liver Cancer.
Moldy nuts are very dangerous for health. (Illustration)
Aflatoxins spread as spores, making food vulnerable to widespread fungal spread. In addition, this substance has a low solubility in water, so even if you wash or rinse it under water, it remains on the surface of the grain. The breaking temperature of the aflatoxin structure is 280 degrees Celsius, so it can only be deactivated when the temperature reaches that level. Meanwhile, conventional cooking methods cannot reach this temperature.
Melon seeds, pistachios, pumpkin seeds… which are moldy or in the form of black spots, bitter taste are very dangerous for health. It is necessary to avoid eating, in case of accidentally swallowing these seeds, you should immediately spit them out, rinse your mouth thoroughly.
Prevention:
Every time you buy food, especially nuts, don’t buy a lot. Just buy enough to use. Seeds must be dried in the sun to dry, not moldy, to help aflatoxins do not have a growth environment.
Spoiled rice
Rice should not be bought in excess to avoid long term use of the fungus. (Illustration)
Rice is a highly perishable grain and produces aflatoxin toxins. According to the advice of Chinese nutritionists, the regretful habit of eating moldy and stale rice can make you sick.
Prevention: Eat clean, drained rice – properly drained and properly stored. Don’t eat leftover rice that’s gone stale, stale or stored for the rest of the day.
Moldy chopsticks
Many people are subjective, only wipe the chopsticks for a long time, do not wash soap, boil water … to clean before use. Chopsticks themselves do not actually produce aflatoxins, but if food with high starch content sticks to cracks, crevices, etc., it can cause chopsticks to become a transmission medium for aflatoxins that enter the body. .
Experts advise you to limit the use of bamboo chopsticks, lacquer… which have been used for a long time. Chopsticks should be changed regularly. If possible, buy metal chopsticks to keep them clean. When washing chopsticks, it is recommended to soak them for a while so that the substance attached to the chopstick body softens and falls off.
Don’t use moldy chopsticks. (Illustration)
Long lasting powder
Sesame powder, peanut powder, rice flour… can take a long time to steam, damp, mush… not very good for health. If the naked eye could observe any signs of mold on the surface of the grain, it would be very difficult to see with powder. Therefore, the potential risk in the powder is higher.
Preventive measure:
After opening the bag to use the powder, you should remove the excess flour. To avoid wasting, buy in moderation. If you have to store leftover powder, you have to store it properly: tie it up, put it in a dry and ventilated place…
Hand made cooking oil
Sesame oil, peanut oil … that you make yourself often can’t avoid the risk of aflatoxin ingredients, because you can’t screen out damaged and moldy seeds … with your eyes before you put them in the press. Therefore, it is best to buy cooking oil that is produced in a closed and hygienic line food safety.
In addition, a tip that experts recommend when using hand press oil is when the oil is just hot, add a few grains of salt, and let it sit for 10-20 seconds. Neutralization and degradation of aflatoxins with salt can remove about 95% of aflatoxins.
Experts also recommend that you eat lots of green vegetables to flush out aflatoxins from the body, because chlorophyll can prevent the absorption of aflatoxins effectively.
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