Rarely Aware, This Is The Danger Of Consumption Of Basic Foods For Health

JAKARTA - Stall foods are often taken lightly. The texture may be a little different, it feels a bit strange, but many people still consume it on the grounds of 'it's a shame to throw it away'. In fact, not all stale foods are safe to eat, especially if they show signs of damage.

Stall foods are foods that experience changes in texture, taste, or aroma due to natural chemical processes and environmental exposure. For example, bread becomes hard due to loss of moisture, or sluggish chips due to absorbing water vapor from the air.

According to food experts, stale foods are not necessarily dangerous. Textures and flavors may change, but as long as there are no signs of decay or fungi, stale foods are generally still safe to eat. However, if there are mushrooms or smells of fungi, it should be thrown away immediately.

Although sometimes still safe, eating stale food under certain conditions can have a bad effect on the body. Here are 4 effects of eating stale foods, as reported by the WebMD page.

1. Digestive Disorder

Stall foods that have begun to be overgrown with mushrooms or contaminated with bacteria can cause nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and diarrhea. Mushrooms usually grow in soft foods such as bread, jams, or fruit.

2. Allergy Reaction

The fungal Spora attached to food can trigger allergic reactions in some people, especially those that are sensitive. Symptoms include itching, sneezing, or shortness of breath.

3. Food Toxic Risk

If stale foods are contaminated with dangerous bacteria such as Salmonella or E. coli, then the risk could be more serious.

"This battery can breed in humid environments and cause food poisoning," the Food Safety Authority report said.

4. Lowering Nutrition

Foods that have passed their shelf life usually experience a decrease in nutritional quality. Certain vitamins can be reduced, and the texture is no longer delicious to eat.

Food Signs Must Be Dumped

In order not to be mistaken, pay attention to the signs of food that is no longer suitable for consumption, including:

- There are mushrooms that are clearly visible.

- The smell turns into airing or acid.

- Texture becomes sticky or liquefied, especially in meat.

- Color changes drastically from its original shape.