Arsenic in fresh red apples
Apples are a popular fruit all over the world. They have red or green skin, crisp or crumbly flesh, and a unique sweet and sour taste.
We usually eat them fresh as snacks, as ingredients for desserts, drinks, or as offerings during festivals and important days, such as Chinese New Year, because they are auspicious. Red apples, in particular, symbolize good health and freedom from disease. Apples are easily available in markets, supermarkets, and general fruit shops. However, in addition to pesticides, another thing to watch out for that may be contaminated in the fruit is heavy metals, such as arsenic. If the plantation is near an industrial plant that uses arsenic, or a pesticide source, or an area where ore is smelted, the soil and nearby water sources may be contaminated with arsenic. Fruits grown in that area are likely to absorb arsenic, causing arsenic to be found in fruits, including apples.
When arsenic enters the body, it causes immediate harm, i.e. irritation of the mucous membranes in the mouth and throat, difficulty swallowing, nausea, vomiting, loose stools, abdominal pain, muscle weakness, and chronic harm, which may cause numbness in the hands and feet, arrhythmias, abnormal heart muscles, abnormalities in the blood cell production system, etc. According to the Ministry of Public Health’s announcement on food standards with contaminants, the maximum amount of arsenic. That can be found in food (in addition to the specified type) is no more than 2 milligrams per kilogram.
The Food Institute collected 5 samples of fresh apples from 3 stores and 2 brands sold.
Analyze for total arsenic. The analysis results เว็บพนันออนไลน์ UFABET สมัครง่าย โปรโมชั่นมากมาย found. That no arsenic was found in any of the 5 samples. Those who plan to buy fresh apples to worship for Chinese New Year this year can relax. It is advise. That you do not consume the same kind of fruit repeatedly. Instead, you should choose to eat a variety.
Most importantly, wash thoroughly with water or vegetable washing liquid before eating every time for a safe and healthy body.