Metals as contaminants In Food

Metals as contaminants In Food

Today we find heavy contamination of metals in our food through different sources like agricultural practices, mechanical activities, food processing, cooking etc. At the point when harmful metals get into human body directly or in a indirect way, the result is serious health risks. Some of the unsafe metal contaminants found in our food, food wrap, and the health risks they cause are-

1. Lead-
It enters our body through the utilization of vegetables that develop in defiled soil. Lead pollution is fundamentally the after effect of human movement with condition. Presentation to lead through debased nourishment can cause cerebral pain, stomach spasms, heaving, and untimely births. Other than that it can unfavorably influence CNS and GI framework (Central Nervous System and Gastro Intestinal System).

2. Mercury-
It enters our body when we eat a lot of sea food particularly swordfish. The accumulation of this metal in our body has dangerous impact on respiratory system, immune system, renal system, central nervous system and skin and eyes.

 3. Tin- 
Tin jars utilized for food packaging and drinks are the significant reason for contamination of food and can prompt tin poisoning. Thus, it is ideal to maintain a distance from canned food. Tin contaminated food can cause liver harm, malignancy, reproductive effects and can even impact GI framework.

4. Arsenic-
It enters human body through utilization of shellfish, polluted ground water and vegetables sprayed with fertilizers. Its contamination may prompt malignancy, dermatitis, breaking down of memory and reproductive framework and cardio-vascular diseases.
These are some of the metal contaminants found in the food which are to a great degree unsafe for human wellbeing. Despite the fact that these are not added deliberately to food but negatively alters the food quality. Metal contamination in food has turned into a major issue of worry for the general population. Prolonged exposure to these heavy metals unfavorably influence human wellbeing and can be fatal. Standard testing of food stuff by utilizing highly sensitive analytical techniques is essential to keep a check on toxicity of food. Indeed, even utilization of aluminum foil to pack hot food is an extremely regular metal contaminant however majorly affects brain tissues. It can prompt failing of cerebrum activities. In this way, it is ideal to avoid such food which has higher chances of metal contamination. Break the deep rooted custom of food wrapping your food in aluminum foil and go for more healthy and safe choices like utilization of Oddy Uniwrap food wrapping paper for packing and also cooking of your food. Appreciate a healthy method for eating food.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

STEP BY STEP RAVA DOSA RECIPE

Image
Ravadosa is a popular southern regionIndian dosa variety. The best part of making instant ravadosa is that it does not require any fermentation and is quite simple to make. Ravameanssuji or semolina. Hence this dosa is known as after one of its main component.   INGREDIENTS: 2 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 tsp coriander chopped fine 2 green chillies sliced fine 1/8 teaspoon soda bicarb 1 single cup fine sooji (semolina) 1/2 cup rice flour or plain flour 1 Tbsp oil RECIPE : 1. Mix all the constituents collectively. Add more buttermilk if necessary. 2. The batter should be relatively thin (pouring consistency). Salt to flavor. 3. Keep aside for 20 - 30 minutes. 4. Heat griddle to very hot, sprinkle water untilit sizzles and quickly pour one large table spoon of batter upon it. Spread by gently spinningthe griddle. 5. Decreasethe heat and oncethe edges start to surgeor browning, put some oil (1/2 tsp) over dosa, and trail some around it. When t...
Read more

Healthy Food Packaging

Image
Now a days, people are more careful about their health and conscious of food safety so manufacturers have become more alert. They rely that malfunctioning packaging can have negative impact on the quality and authenticity of their product. A manufacturer should consider different factors to build strong defense against packaging failures like reviewing, packaging and manufacturing process, addressing human factor, analyzing supply chain and ensuring use of raw materials having international standards. Packaging plays a very important role in overall safety of food apart from the product itself. A healthy and hygienic packaging ensures that the final product is safe for consumption. The hygienic environment in which the food packaging is manufactured can have a direct impact on the safety of food. While laying emphasis on safe preparation of food we often overlook the risk of packaging material which can be contaminated. So, oddy uniwraps is designed keeping all the safety stand...
Read more

HOW TO MAKE AMAZING CHOCOLATE CAKE

Image
  Chocolate cake is cherished by everybody, particularly kids. Chocolate cake isn't difficult to make as it appears to be so. In this way, here is the recipe for chocolate cake which you can make at home and see the happiness spread on the lips of your relatives. INGREDIENTS For chocolate cake: 1 cup yogurt 2 tsp vanilla 2 eggs 1 cup hot water 1 cup oil 1 1/2 cups castor sugar 1 cup cocoa 2 tsp baking soda 3 cups all-purpose flour a pinch of Salt For the chocolate fudge icing : 150 gm unsalted butter 120 gm melted plain chocolate 160 gm icing sugar 30 gm cocoa powder 1/2 tsp vanilla essence For the ganache: 250 ml cream 400 gm chocolate chopped 50 gm butter METHOD: Preheat the stove to 170-degree C. Butter two 8" cake container and line them with a Oddy Uniwrap parchment paper. Filter together the flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder in a big bowl, blend them consistently and keep them aside. In ...
Read more