The maggots on the ham were inedible, so we had to throw them away.

Ham that has maggots will become moldy and spoiled. Mold has penetrated deep into the food. Common molds that cause food mold include Aspergillus, Penicillium and Botrytis. Eating maggot-infested ham is harmful to human health, and can even cause poisoning in severe cases.

Most molds cannot be killed by freezing, high-temperature cooking, etc. Moldy food contains a large amount of mold, which will cause bacterial flora in the digestive tract. The cytotoxins produced by the mold will spread in the food. The range of diffusion is related to the texture, moisture content of the food, and the severity of the mold.

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Methods to prevent food from becoming moldy:

1. Keep food dry

Sun-dry, air-dry, bake, bake Drying can reduce the moisture in food; sealing food is a good way to prevent moisture in the Huangmeitian air environment from being absorbed by food; the "traditional method" of using dry lime to absorb moisture is useful for preventing mushrooms, fungus, peanuts, red dates and other foods from becoming moldy It is the most economical and affordable.

2. Low-temperature storage

The reproduction rate of mold will slow down under low-temperature conditions, so food can be placed in the refrigerator. Since the refrigerator is a special "drying box", it has the dual functions of maintaining low temperature and drying.

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