Introduction: Food safety is no trivial matter, it is related to everyone's health. In daily life, we should be vigilant against food safety risks, especially for common food safety hazards such as sprouted potatoes and moldy sugarcane. This article will educate you about the risks of sprouted potatoes and moldy sugarcane, and how to eat and prevent them correctly.
1. The risk of sprouting potatoes.
1.Increased solanine content: After the potato sprouts, the content of solanine inside it will increase dramatically, which is toxic to the human body. Excessive ingestion of solanine in adults can lead to poisoning, manifested by symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and dizziness.
2.Food poisoning: Sprouted potatoes can cause food poisoning due to pathogenic bacteria, especially Salmonella and E. coli.
3.Nutrient loss: Sprouted potatoes have a reduced vitamin and mineral content and reduced nutritional value.
Second, the risk of mildew sugarcane.
1.Mold contamination: Moldy sugarcane is susceptible to mold contamination such as aflatoxin, and long-term consumption can lead to liver cancer, stomach cancer and other diseases.
2.Neurotoxins: Neurotoxins may be produced in moldy sugarcane, which may cause nervous system damage and cause symptoms of poisoning after consumption.
3.Bacterial infection: Pathogenic bacteria, such as E. coli, Salmonella, etc., may be present in moldy sugarcane, which can easily cause food poisoning.
3. How to consume and prevent it correctly.
1.Shop for fresh potatoes: When buying potatoes, choose fresh potatoes that have no damage or sprouts. Store away from direct sunlight and keep it ventilated and dry.
2.Eat in time: Potatoes should not be stored for too long, try to eat them within a short time after purchase.
3.Remove the sprouted part: If you find that the potato has sprouted, you can cut off the sprouted part and the surrounding part and put it in the refrigerator, but be sure to check whether there is still discoloration or odor before eating.
4.Wash after chopping: Before eating sugarcane, chop the sugarcane, then soak it in water and wash it repeatedly to remove mold from the surface.
5.Discard moldy sugarcane in time: If sugarcane is found to be moldy, it should be discarded immediately and never eaten.
6.Enhance food safety awareness: learn food safety knowledge and improve the food safety prevention ability of yourself and your family.
Summary: Food safety.
Nothing is trivial, and we must always be vigilant against food safety hazards such as sprouted potatoes and moldy sugarcane. By mastering the correct eating methods and preventive measures, we can better protect the "safety on the tip of the tongue" of our families. At the same time, the first departments and enterprises should also strengthen food safety supervision to ensure food safety. Let's work together to help health for all.