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5 dangerous substances that often contaminate in food

5 สารอันตรายที่มักปนเปื้อนในอาหาร

           Each day we ourselves are exposed to many toxins and various chemicals during the day. They are in the air, exhaust pipes, smoke, etc., even the food itself. It is difficult to know whether the food we eat every day will contain contaminant or not.It may come from the production process, factory, maintenance, packaging, as well as transportation and storage or caused by contamination from the environment. What's more, some manufacturers add chemicals in food that exceeds the limit. Among the contaminants that are frequently found in food are:

 

          1. Sodium borate (Borax), that causes cancer, is found mostly in meat foods., making food colorful and longer shelf life.

          2. Salicylic Acid, found in fermented foods, causing low blood pressure, a rash on the body and vomiting. 

          3. Sodium hydrosulfite (bleach) is mostly found in foods such as Tremella mushrooms,Phallus indusiatus, bean sprouts, etc. It can cause dyspnea, stomachache, diarrhea, dizziness, vomiting or loss of consciousness.

          4. Formalin is a substance that is often used with fresh food. If the body receives in large amount, will affect the digestive system. Resulting in headaches, chest tightness, nausea, vomiting, or sweating.

          5.Residues such as pesticides that are often found in vegetables or fruits, that affects the nervous system Resulting in nausea, vomiting, dizziness, making people sick easily

 

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