The fungus is poisonous if soaked for too long.
1, the reason for the toxicity
When the fungus is soaked for too long, it will be contaminated by bacteria and molds, which will produce harmful substances such as aflatoxin and penicillin. Especially in summer, high temperatures, hot weather, fungus soaked in water is more prone to mold, according to information, "rice fermentation bacterial acid" is one of the highest lethality of bacterial toxins, the mortality rate of up to 50% or more. The fungus can not be soaked for a long time, the fungus of the soaking process, pay attention to the control of time, the longer the soaking time, the fungus contains more toxins.
The fungus is placed in the water to soak and swell the general 1-2 hours can be a long time to soak the fungus itself is non-toxic, but in the soaking process, it is likely to be contaminated by bacteria, molds and other contaminants and toxins, resulting in the consumption of food eaters may be vomiting, abdominal pain, such as food poisoning or symptoms of acute enteritis. Therefore, from the food safety point of view, once the fungus odor, rotten and other conditions should not be consumed. Fungus is soft, lubricating, nutritious, and is considered to be the meat of the vegetarian, anti-platelet agglutination, is a natural anticoagulant, helps to prevent and control cerebrovascular disease and coronary heart disease. Fungus to dry, thick flesh, dozen big, no impurities is good, with rice soup soaked black fungus is the best.
2, pay attention to the soaking time of the fungus
Soak fungus is best to use 15 ~ 25 ℃ of warm water, soaked for about 6 hours, so that the fungus to absorb enough water, eat up the taste is also better. If you use cool water to soak, about 8 to 10 hours can be, but should not be soaked for too long, otherwise it is easy to produce toxins, affecting human health.1, generally speaking, the fungus with cool water soaking is most suitable, it is recommended to use cold water to soak black fungus.
2, with hot water soaked fungus best eaten within 1 day, so as not to deteriorate. The fungus soaked in cool water can be kept for 2 to 3 days.
3, you can add appropriate amount of vinegar or salt when soaking the fungus, which can clean the fungus better.
Contraindications
1, long soaked fungus can not be eaten;
2, fresh fungus is also not recommended for immediate consumption;
3, uncooked fungus can not be eaten.