Aflatoxin is the substance that causes liver cancer, among which AFB 1 is the most carcinogenic. The toxic manifestations of aflatoxin include digestive system reactions such as vomiting and abdominal pain, and can also cause pulmonary edema of respiratory system. Convulsion, coma, brain edema and other nervous systems can lead to death, as can liver, kidney and heart poisoning.
Aflatoxin is most distributed in the liver and less distributed in other organs after animals ingest it. If it is not ingested repeatedly, it will not accumulate in the human body, but will be excreted through urine, feces, breath and milk.
So, in our daily life, how can we tell whether food is moldy or fermented? In fact, we can't tell the difference between the two. The best way is not to trust your eyes and nose. Don't cook fermented food often. It is best to buy fermented food produced by regular production lines. Because the sour food you make is not necessarily good food, because it may have gone bad. If you don't grow hair, you may get moldy. Although some people have removed the moldy spots, moldy food will produce aflatoxin, which is recognized as a strong carcinogen in the world.
Water-based products are the most easily overlooked, thinking that bacteria can be isolated and will not deteriorate if they are soaked in water all the time. That was not the case. Some ingredients, such as black fungus, have been soaked for a long time. Although there is no hair, it is moldy. Therefore, we must solemnly remind grandparents, uncles and aunts at home that food must be fresh, even if there is no long hair, it may deteriorate, and any abnormal situation should be treated with caution. Never deal with the food that has been spoiled and hairy, or dig out the bad parts and eat other parts that don't look bad. In fact, at this time, other parts already contain aflatoxin. Don't ruin our health to save money.
Finally, I will tell you two tips to distinguish fermentation and mildew. Distinguish colors first: the pili grown by yeast fermentation is generally white or light gray, and the moldy pili grown by mold is mostly dark gray, black, green and brownish red. The second is to identify the smell: the smell produced by fermentation often has a certain smell, while the moldy smell has a rotten smell. If the food is bitter and proves to be contaminated by mold, spit it out immediately and rinse it with clear water. But the above methods are not completely accurate, for reference only!