1 Can I eat ginger if it is a little moldy?

No.

After the ginger becomes moldy, although it may appear that only the surface is moldy or rotten, the entire ginger may contain mycotoxins. Even if you cut off the moldy outer part, there are still mycotoxins inside. Toxins are invisible to the naked eye, but consumption still poses dietary health risks. It is recommended that moldy ginger be thrown away as soon as possible and must not be eaten.

2 Is moldy ginger poisonous?

Poisonous.

Once ginger becomes moldy and rotten, it will produce a highly toxic substance. Excessive consumption or long-term consumption of this mold-containing food can cause degeneration and necrosis of liver cells, and in severe cases can lead to liver cancer. and the occurrence of esophageal cancer.

Many people see moldy food in life and think that if they remove the moldy part, they can eat the rest. However, if this practice continues in the long run, it will lead to cancer. Therefore, Moldy food cannot be eaten.

3 How to deal with moldy ginger

1. Do not remove the moldy part visible to the naked eye and continue to eat it.

2. Moldy ginger must be picked out and thrown away as soon as possible, and sprinkled with quicklime for disinfection. Do not put moldy ginger together with other healthy foods to avoid cross-infection and other foods becoming moldy and spoiled.

3. Moldy ginger cannot be eaten by pets or other animals, as the mycotoxins in it are also harmful to them.

Note

High temperature cannot completely kill mold, so moldy ginger cannot be eaten after being cooked at high temperature.

4 How to store ginger for a long time without getting moldy

1. First prepare a container, then pour some water and a little salt into the container.

2. Mix the salt water in the bowl with your hands, then soak the ginger in the salt water for 1 hour.

3. Place the soaked ginger in a cool place to dry, then put it in a sealable fresh-keeping bag and put it in the refrigerator.