Experts explained why it is important to discard soon after beating the final consumption deadline for the sake of our health
There are some condiments that are the darlings of everyone at the time of a meal, snack or even the preparation of a recipe.
However, experts warn of the importance of always giving the validity date of these spices, as consuming after this deadline causes harm to health.
6 Condiments that cannot be consumed after the date of validity (may represent health risks)
1. Fish Sauce (Fish Sauce)
Widely used in fish preparations, fish sauce should be consumed only until the last day of the validity and then discarded. The reason is that the condiment contains high salt content in the composition and spoils over time. The sauce smells very strong and loses the properties.
2. Mayonnaise
The traditional mayonnaise is one of the most sensitive sauces that exist, as it contains eggs and this makes it highly perishable. Thus, even with good storage in the refrigerator, there is a risk of developing bacteria such as salmonella or listeria. They can cause serious intestinal infections.
3. Tomato sauce (homemade or industrialized)
Tomato sauce may seem safe, but it develops fungi and bacteria that are bad for health after maturity. Nutritionists recommend discarding the product as soon as they beat the expiration date. Thus, he himself loses his acidity, has bubbles and can ferment or sour, and change the color to darker tones. It also has a strong odor.
4. Soy Sauce
Soy sauce is widely used in eastern dishes preparations, as it contains a lot of salt and preservatives, additives that increase durability. However, soy sauce develops various fungi, molds and resistant bacteria, when it goes from the expiration date. It gets a metallic and bitter flavor.
5. Mustard
Very present in the consumption of sandwiches, mustard is also not suitable for consumption after the due date, is discarding and even before, depending on the state that is found. Thus, this sauce oxidates quickly and loses its antimicrobial properties, changing in texture and color.
6. Ketchup
Another very famous condiment and present in the food of Brazilians is ketchup. After the due date, the indication is to discard the bottle. This is because it contains vinegar and sugar, which help in conservation and spoil all content over time. Thus, ketchup changes in texture, taste, becomes more liquid and completely changes the color.
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