The National Cancer Institute, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, has investigated and confirmed “true news” that “aflatoxin” found in dried food is a carcinogen in humans.
According to the message appearing in various media about the issue of aflatoxin found in dried food being a carcinogen in humans, the Anti-Fake News Center has investigated the facts with the National Cancer Institute, Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, and found that the issue is true.
While information from the World Health Organization สนใจสมัคร? คลิกที่นี่เพื่อเริ่มต้น revealed that aflatoxin is a human carcinogen, aflatoxin is created by fungi in the Aspergillus family.
Often found contaminating agricultural products if stored in places with high temperatures and humidity, such as
corn, peanuts, various grains, pepper, chili powder, garlic, shallots , etc.
Aflatoxin is harmful to both humans and animals. It is highly heat-resistant. The heat used for cooking food in general households cannot completely destroy it. When food is contaminated with this toxin and the body is exposed to it for a long time, it can affect the liver function, such as chronic hepatitis and liver cancer. The toxicity that affects each person’s body will depend on the amount of the toxin taken in, the frequency with which it enters the body, the age, and the physical health of each person.
Therefore, you should choose to buy food that is in complete packaging, not broken or damaged, has reliable ingredients and safety standards, and buy the right amount of ingredients to ensure freshness. Reduce the time to store ingredients for too long and store them properly. Avoid places with high temperatures and humidity. In addition, the cooking process can help reduce the amount of aflatoxin, such as washing and peeling to separate contaminated parts, etc.