Speaking of moldy sugarcane, it is mainly because after a winter storage period, sugarcane is easily affected by temperature and humidity, and may be attacked by "Arthrospora fungus" and become moldy if not careful. Deterioration; the "red sugar cane" you see on the market is exactly the external symptom of sugar cane becoming moldy.

Is it very toxic?

After sugarcane is contaminated by Rhizoma Arthroplasty, the toxin "3-nitropropionic acid" will be produced. Only 0.5 grams of this substance will cause poisoning in humans. The deeper the sugarcane becomes moldy, The content of 3-nitropropionic acid will double.

"3-Nitropropionic acid" is a special toxin that is resistant to high temperatures and difficult to remove. Routine cleaning and heating have little effect on it and will not weaken its toxicity at all.

Generally, the manifestations of mild "3-nitropropionic acid" poisoning are mainly reflected in the gastrointestinal tract. Like ordinary food poisoning, reactions such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and blurred vision are all common. It is a mild symptom of "3-nitropropionic acid" poisoning.

Severe poisoning may also cause limb twitches, and in severe cases, brain edema, pulmonary edema, and even respiratory failure and death may occur.

How to identify "mildew and poisonous sugar cane" in life?

Be careful when buying sugar cane:

Fresh and normal sugar cane has a normal appearance and smooth texture. The leaves on the head of the sugar cane are cyan. If there is a downy shape at the end of the sugar cane ( Flocculated) white substance proves that the sugar cane has become moldy. The pulp of reliable and high-quality sugarcane is milky white and full of juice; the appearance of moldy sugarcane is poor, and the flesh of the pulp becomes darker, red or light brown.

Touch the sugarcane to identify whether it is moldy:

Good quality sugarcane stalks are thick, shiny, with white frost on the surface, no insect holes, and hard texture; they have become moldy. The texture of sugar cane is soft when pressed by hand and has almost no elasticity.

Smell:

Sugar cane is a natural fruit. High-quality fresh sugarcane has a sweet fragrance and does not have a damp, moldy smell; while moldy sugarcane will smell musty, pungent or distiller's grains, and the unpleasant smell is easy to distinguish.

Pay attention to the "section" to identify the quality:

When purchasing sugar cane, please pay attention to the "section". The pulp of sugarcane sections with reliable quality is "watery and white", while the flesh of moldy sugarcane The fruit has lost water, the cross-section color is mostly red or yellow, and the pulp tissue is loose. Whether it has a red heart or a black heart, you should refuse to buy it.

Which sugar canes are not recommended to be eaten?

It is not recommended to buy sugar cane that has changed color, become soft in texture, or smells of alcohol:

If the sugar cane has become soft, and the inner core of the sugar cane is darker (turns red) than normal sugar cane or turning brown), smelling of alcohol or mold, and some even have "hair" on them. This is the most common "red heart mold turning sugar cane". Please refuse to buy and eat it.

It is also not recommended that you drink sugarcane juice:

After the sugarcane becomes moldy, the "saleability" is seriously affected. Merchants cannot sell it and are afraid of waste. How to solve the problem? Squeezing juice is a very common choice; however, the juice squeezed from "mouldy sugar cane" will have a higher toxin content and a higher risk of poisoning.

Therefore, it is not recommended to drink (buy) "commercially available sugarcane juice". If you want to drink it, you can squeeze the juice from high-quality sugarcane and drink it to minimize the threat.

Sugar cane, please eat healthily:

Sugar cane is delicious, but it must be "limited":

Sugar cane contains more sugars (18-20 ), so it tastes particularly sweet; because the sugar content is extremely high, consumption must be limited. For normal people, it is recommended that the daily consumption should not exceed 2 small portions; the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" recommends that the daily fruit intake should be within 200-350 grams, but it is best to distribute the amount of these fruits evenly among more than 3 types of fruits.

Some people do not recommend eating (excessive) sugar cane:

First of all, if you are allergic to sugar cane, please refuse to eat it.

Secondly, if you have problems such as high blood sugar, diabetes, gastric ulcer and other digestive system diseases, please strictly limit your consumption and scientifically control it according to your condition.

Things you must know when eating sugar cane:

Many people have this idea: Although sugar cane has become moldy, you can safely eat it after cutting off the small part that is moldy. Yes, this is completely a "fallacy".

After sugarcane is attacked by mold, its hyphae have extended to every part of the sugarcane. Except for the moldy part, the remaining intact sugarcane actually contains more toxins. However, These toxins cannot be seen with the naked eye; this problem is similar to "you cannot eat an apple if it is broken into a small piece". Please treat it safely.

What if "sugar cane poisoning" occurs?

There is currently no effective treatment for moldy sugarcane poisoning. If moldy sugarcane poisoning occurs, you should immediately induce vomiting, wash suction or have catharsis to eliminate the poison as soon as possible; in short, if serious poisoning occurs , please seek medical treatment immediately.

Sugar cane is a symbol of sweetness, but if eaten incorrectly, it can easily become "sweet poison"; sugar cane is edible, please taste it safely; scientifically identify moldy sugar cane to restore your safety and health.