Wash fruits and vegetables – how to choose meat Stay safe during Chinese New Year.
Department of Medical Sciences The Ministry of Public Health and the Health Promotion Foundation (Thai Health Promotion Foundation) recommend methods for washing fruits and vegetables. How to choose meat to use in cooking during the Chinese New Year festival to be safe for the body. Report from โปรโมชั่น ufabet
Data on the examination of the 5 types of fruit samples above in 2020-2021, collected from distribution sources in various regions throughout the country, totaling 298 samples, analyzed using advanced equipment with LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS techniques to detect substances. Residues of 132 types of chemical pesticides. Test results are as follows:
- Oranges , 91 samples, residues were found in 71 samples, accounting for 78 percent. Substances detected included chlorpyrifos, prophenophos, cypermethrin. and carbendazim
- Of 79 grape samples, residues were found in 36 samples, accounting for 46 percent. Substances detected included methomyl pyrimethanil, chlorphenapur. and metalaxil
- Of the 77 apple samples, residues were found in 20 samples, accounting for 26 percent. Substances detected included chlorpyrifos and cypermethrin. lambda-cyhalothrin, cyfluthrin, and pyrimethanil
- Of the 37 samples of pears , residues were found in 16 samples, accounting for 43 percent. Substances detected included chlorpyrifos, lambda-cyhalothrin, bifenthrin, carbendazim, and buprofe. Sin
- Of the 14 banana samples, residues were found in 3 samples, accounting for 21 percent. The substance detected was chlorpyrifos.
From the detection of such pesticide residues. Department of Medical Sciences This detection information has been communicated. to responsible agencies To continue operations in the field of consumer protection
How to wash fruits and vegetables to leave residue free
- Before eating fruit every time They should be washed and cleaned. For fruits with peels, such as oranges and pears, soak them in water first, then rinse with running water and use your hands to rub the peels at the same time.
- Thin-skinned fruits, such as grapes, should be washed under running water first. Then soak the whole bunch in clean water without having to cut it into balls. This is because chemicals dissolved in the water may seep into the wound on the terminal or shell.
- Peeling the skin off before eating will reduce the amount of residue. This is very good because most of the residue will stick to the peel of the fruit.
Choosing to buy meat safely during the festival
Mrs. Jongkonnee Wittayarungrueangsri Experts in food planning, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, have specified methods for purchasing meat that are safe for consumers as follows:
- The pork must bright pink to red. But it must not very red.
- Fine texture, not rough. The smell must be natural and not rancid.
- When pressing with your fingers, the meat must recover well and not create dents under the pressure.
- You should not buy pork that smells fishy. Strong stench Or there is slimy, dark colored mucus, or pork that is too pale and has water flowing out, indicating that the meat is deteriorated.
- For fresh chicken meat, you must observe that the meat is pinkish in color. There isn’t much red. or not too pale to the point of being white
- The meat must not be flat. The leather is white and yellowish. Firm and not wrinkled
- Make sure the container doesn’t have any liquid coming out, which means the chicken is still fresh.
- Before using pork or chicken to cook, it should be washed thoroughly and cooked 100% before consumption every time. To prevent the risk from various disease-causing microorganisms. that may be contaminated with meat
- You should refrain from consuming undercooked pork.
- It is recommended that you choose to purchase products from a reliable place of sale. Observe the “Livestock OK” logo in both fresh markets and department stores nationwide.