“Dr. Chet” warns to check carefully 5 cancer-causing foods that are in everyone’s home. If not stored properly, there is a high risk.
“Dr. Chet”, Deputy Director of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, warns of 5 foods that increase the risk of cancer. They are found in everyone’s homes. If not stored properly, they pose a serious risk of mold.
Dr. Chet, Dr. Chet Bunyawongwirot, Deputy Director of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, posted on Facebook a list of 5 foods to be careful of that are at risk of causing cancer on Dr. Chet’s Facebook page, stating that:
Does everyone know that there are some things in everyone’s house that increase the risk of causing cancer? Poor storage causes mold called aflatoxin to grow, which causes stiffness and eventually liver cancer. Liver cancer is the second most common cancer among Thais. This is important, so I’d like to talk about it a little. Let’s see what foods there are.
1. Rice
Rice is a staple in every household’s kitchen, but many people may not know that rice is a หรือถ้าคุณสนใจแทงบอลออนไลน์ UFABET คือเว็บที่มีอัตราต่อรองดีที่สุดในประเทศไทย สมัครเลยตอนนี้ที่ UFABET แทงบอล food that is at risk of mold contamination if it is not stored properly, especially in a humid place. When the rice grains are stored, mold may start to grow immediately. Worse still, some types of mold, such as Aspergillus flavus, can produce a toxic substance called “Aflatoxin”, which is a carcinogen.
Aflatoxins are heat-resistant, which means that cooking or pre-cooking rice will not remove the toxins. If mold gets into the rice, there is still a risk that the toxins will contaminate the cooked rice. Therefore, the best protection is to store the rice in a cool, dry place. If you store the rice in a place with low humidity, such as in a sealed plastic container, you will greatly reduce the chances of mold growing.
If you open a bag of rice and notice a musty smell or start to see black mold spots, you should throw the rice away immediately. Even though it is only a small part of the rice that has started to develop mold, the mold can spread to other parts of the rice that we cannot see with the naked eye.
2. Peanuts
Peanuts are another food that can be found in every home because they are both delicious and nutritious. However, they are also something that fungi like, especially green mold that grows well in peanuts that have been stored for a long time or in a place with humidity and no ventilation. This type of mold, especially Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus, can produce aflatoxin, which is a toxin that is very harmful to health.
Aflatoxin has a severe effect on the liver. When it enters the body, it damages liver cells, can lead to cirrhosis and a high risk of liver cancer.
To prevent peanuts from becoming moldy, peanuts should be stored in a dry and cool place. They should be kept in a tightly closed container. If you find that peanuts start to develop green or white spots or have a strange musty smell, don’t be stingy. You have to throw them away right away because eating moldy peanuts can put you at risk of cancer without realizing it.
3. Dried chili
Dried chilies are an essential ingredient in many Thai dishes, from tom yum to kaeng phet to nam phrik. But despite their spiciness, mold can still thrive on dried chilies that have been stored for a long time or in humid conditions.
The fungus that is commonly found in dried chili peppers is the white or green spot mold. If allowed to grow, these fungi can produce aflatoxin, a carcinogenic substance. If dried chili peppers are not stored properly, the hidden fungi in dried chili peppers will cause the dried chili peppers to lose their nutritional value and become a source of toxins.
To prevent dried chilies from mold, you should keep them in a sealed bag and keep them in a dry place. Be careful not to let the dried chilies come into contact with moisture. Storing them in an airtight container or using a ziplock bag will help prevent air and moisture from getting in. This also helps. In addition, if you find dried chilies with mold spots, you should throw them away immediately. You should not put them in the sun or dry them because mold and toxins are still there even when exposed to sunlight.
4. Garlic
Garlic is one of the most important ingredients that almost every household should have for cooking. It helps to add flavor to food and has medicinal benefits. However, garlic that has been stored for too long or in a humid place will start to grow mold. An easy way to tell is that the garlic may start to develop green spots or sometimes you may see black spots on the garlic cloves.
The mold found in garlic can create a toxin called “aflatoxin,” which is a known carcinogen. Consuming moldy garlic can cause a buildup of toxins in the body, which can have long-term health effects.
To prevent garlic from mold, garlic should be stored in a dry, well-ventilated place. It should not be stored in a humid place or in the refrigerator for a long time because moisture will stimulate mold to grow easily. And if you find that garlic starts to have green or black spots, it should not be used in cooking. But should be discarded for safety.
5. Shallots
Or damp, shallots can become a source of mold. An easy way to tell is when shallots have green or black mold spots. The mold that grows on shallots can create a carcinogenic substance called “Aflatoxin”, which can have negative health effects if consumed.
It is very important to store shallots in a dry and well-ventilated place. Avoid storing shallots in humid plastic bags or in high temperatures because mold will definitely grow there. If you find that the shallots are starting to develop green or black mold, you should throw them away immediately. Don’t be stingy because the mold that you don’t see has already spread to other parts of the shallots.
This is something that I would like everyone to check. If you find this, do not eat or cook food that has mold. You should throw that food away immediately. And do not think that scraping off the mold or boiling it will remove the toxin because aflatoxin is heat-resistant and is still dangerous.
Throw away all contaminated food. If mold appears in one container or bag, throw away all of the food in the same container. Do not separate just the moldy portion, as mold can spread without us seeing it.
This includes thoroughly cleaning food containers and discarding moldy food. Once moldy food has been discarded, the containers that previously stored the food should be washed and cleaned with hot water and soap to eliminate mold and spores that may still be present.