When it comes to food poisoning, many people are still very cautious. In daily diets, I believe everyone pays attention, and there are also some foods circulating online that are prone to causing poisoning. So, what foods are easily poisonous? Experts say that unripe and uncooked plants are very likely to cause poisoning, so people can remember this point.
Did you know that a food we often eat is actually prone to causing poisoning?
Soy Milk
Speaking of soy milk, I believe many people like it, and soy milk with fried dough sticks is a breakfast for many. But did you know? Actually, soy milk contains a toxic substance called saponin, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. According to verification, it turns out that during the heating process to 80°C, many bubbles appear in the soy milk. Many people think the soy milk is ready to drink and stop cooking it. In fact, the saponin in the soy milk has not been completely decomposed, which can cause poisoning in the human body.
Suggestion: After the soy milk comes to a boil, continue to cook it for about 5 minutes.
Beans such as kidney beans, lima beans, soybeans, and lentils
As mentioned above, they contain saponin. Eating them uncooked can cause poisoning symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and dizziness. Symptoms usually appear 1 to 5 hours after consumption.
Suggestion: Thoroughly cooking kidney beans will prevent this situation.
Apples, pears, peaches, apricots, plums, Japanese apricots, cherries, etc.
Usually, the fruits in our daily lives, such as apples, pears, peaches, apricots, plums, Japanese apricots, and cherries, have seeds and pits that are highly toxic and can cause poisoning in the human body, with severe cases leading to death. Currently, I have found that many children have such accidents, so parents should take more precautions.
Suggestion: When children eat fruit, specially remove the pits and seeds for them, or instruct them not to eat the fresh seeds inside.
Ginkgo
Also known as gingko, it is different from pistachios. It contains various plant toxins. Children and those prone to poisoning should not eat too much. Eating too much can cause symptoms like vomiting and convulsions, with severe cases leading to death.
Suggestion: It's better to eat less than more; a moderate amount is sufficient.
Fresh Daylily Food Poisoning
First, fresh daylilies cannot be eaten immediately. If consumed, they can lead to symptoms such as a sore throat, heartburn, thirst, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. In severe cases, it can lead to bloody stools, hematuria, or anuria, and can even be fatal.
Suggestion: Fresh daylilies must be cooked and sun-dried before they can be eaten. Dried daylilies are non-toxic.
Green or sprouted potatoes (potatoes) and green tomatoes
In our daily lives, when buying potatoes and tomatoes, try to choose fully ripe ones because green potatoes and tomatoes also contain toxins.
Suggestion: Be careful not to pick them during the selection process.
Cassava (sweet potato, yam) or bamboo shoots
Raw or undercooked cassava or bamboo shoots contain natural toxins. Consuming them can lead to food poisoning in the human body, with severe cases being fatal.
Suggestion: Cook cassava thoroughly. Slice bamboo shoots and then cook them thoroughly.
Fresh Wood Ear Mushroom
Fresh wood ear mushrooms are different from dried wood ear mushrooms. The one we usually eat is the dried wood ear mushroom, which can be eaten after being soaked in water. However, fresh wood ear mushrooms contain a photosensitive substance that can cause poisoning in the human body.
Suggestion: Do not buy fresh wood ear mushrooms.
Moldy sugarcane, rice, wheat, corn, etc.
Usually, moldy food should be thrown away immediately. Some people feel it's a pity, but they don't know how serious its toxicity is. After ingesting the toxin, it can cause nerve paralysis, convulsions, or respiratory paralysis, leading to death.
Suggestion: Discard moldy food immediately.
Wild Mushrooms
Usually, we can see all kinds of mushrooms on trees or in the wild. But did you know? Many wild mushrooms can cause poisoning immediately after consumption.
Suggestion: Do not randomly pick wild mushroom foods that you don't recognize. If consumed, induce vomiting and gastric lavage immediately, and then seek medical treatment at a hospital.
Clams
Clams left overnight cannot be just reheated; they must be heated through. Otherwise, the bacteria inside can cause symptoms like diarrhea.
Suggestion: Overnight seafood shouldn't be eaten. If you do, you'll get a stomachache, my friend.
How to prevent poisoning?
1. Eat in small quantities, do not consume more than 50 grams (one liang) at a time.
2. Before eating, soak in water or 10% salt water for more than 2 hours, or blanch with boiling water until thoroughly cooked, then discard the water before eating.