Mold, that unpleasant fungus that appears in food showing the symptom that it is decomposing, is one of the most common evils of any product in the fridge or pantry. Capable of completely ruining a product, also harming human health, however the Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) has recognized if they have been in contact with mold… although always removing it first.
No. It’s not a good idea to cut that piece of fruit in half since only part of it has visible signs of mold. This is how the OCU makes it clear, emphasizing that being a fungus that reproduces and spreads through spores, it can appear microscopically, becoming invisible to the human eye.
Therefore, any food that is even a minimal part in contact with mold is harmful, this can produce mycotoxins that induce cancer and genetic alterations as well as bacteria that cause nasal congestion, eye irritation or gastroenteritis. The most common evils from eating food that is decomposing, for which the institution states that any product in poor condition should be thrown away.
There are three products that mold does not completely ruin
Although it is sinful in this case to go against saving food and sustainable consumption, this habit is understood since it can generate serious dangers in the human organism. However, after reviewing this, the OCU highlights three products that are an exception and can be consumed if any part has been in contact with mold.
Before consuming these foods, traces of mold must be scraped off so as not to consume the fungus clearly and abundantly.
Of course, removing it first so as not to leave a trace that could be harmful, in cured ham and sausages, hard cheeses and plump fruits and vegetables (such as carrots, peppers or cabbage) there is no health risk for eating them after a close presence with this fungus. This is because, especially in sausages, mold promotes natural curing and therefore is present even in the factory process to acquire cured aromas.
Finally, in the face of a total ban on moldy products, these are the foods that should never be consumed:
– Cold meats, bacon, bacon, sausages and tender sausages such as botifarra or mortadella.
– Soft, ground, chopped or sliced cheeses, yoghurts and butter.
– Cheeses made with mushrooms. In this case, special care must be taken with Cabrales, Roquefort or Gorgonzola since, despite the fact that mold is normal in its production, it is necessary to know how to distinguish when the food is going bad and therefore is generating dangerous molds. .
– Fruits and vegetables with soft or floury meat.
– Stews, prepared dishes, leftovers and cooked cereal-based foods.
– Bread and bakery products and pastries.
– Jellies and jams.
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