Can you eat moldy dried bird's nest?

There are many foods with high nutritional value in our lives, and with the continuous improvement of living standards, we can also eat the food we want, which is of course very good for us, but this is only one aspect. Before eating any food, it is best to check the shelf life of the food. Next, let us take a look at whether the bird’s nest can be eaten if it is moldy? What are the issues we need to pay attention to?

You must not eat moldy bird's nest. Moldy food contains various harmful substances produced by the metabolism of microorganisms, but they cannot be seen by the naked eye. When the temperature reaches a certain level, various microorganisms, especially molds, will multiply in large numbers and produce toxic substances, such as patulin. This toxin is very harmful to the human body. Ingestion will leave consequences, causing symptoms of damage to the nervous, respiratory, and urinary systems, causing nerve paralysis, pulmonary edema, renal failure, and even carcinogenic effects. Therefore, any food that is moldy should not be eaten. In some places, people call winter mold "winter mold"; in some cases, when the mold naturally withers, people commonly call it "sheltered mold."

Bird's nest is a precious tonic. It is recommended to store dried bird's nest in a sealed container in the refrigerator at a temperature between 0 and 3 degrees. Check the bird's nest for moisture at least every 15 days and change the direction of the bird's nest (this will prevent moisture accumulation). If you preserve the bird's nest in this way, it can be preserved for 3 to 4 years. If there is no refrigerator, you can store the dried bird's nest in a cool, dry and ventilated place, sealed and stored away from sunlight and humid weather. The moldy parts of the bird's nest can only be cut off and thrown away, the remaining parts can still be eaten normally. If there is still moisture in the remaining parts that have not yet become moldy, place them under air conditioning for one night and the moisture will disappear. Do not expose to sunlight.

For bird's nests with only slight mold spots, you can remove the moldy parts, wash and dry the bird's nest, and it can still be eaten without affecting the effect. If the bird's nest is moldy in large areas, it is recommended to discard it directly. After all, good health is the most important thing. Chinese restaurant franchise expert Yangjintang reminds everyone that bird's nests are best stored in a ventilated and dry place. If you have just bought the bird's nest home, you should pay special attention to whether it has too much moisture to avoid moisture and mold.

Bird's nest has a shelf life. The mold of bird's nest is mainly caused by mold. The moldy bird's nest not only reduces its own quality and nutrition, but the reproduction of mold will also produce very strong toxins that cause food poisoning, disease, cancer, mutation, etc. There are many types of mold. Bird's nest is a high-end tonic. Once it becomes moldy, it will not only cause economic losses, but accidental ingestion will also have an impact on human health. Therefore, consumers should carefully select and pay attention to the quality of bird's nests when purchasing them.

The reason why bird's nests become moldy is mainly related to the water content of the bird's nests, the temperature, humidity and air circulation of the surrounding environment. In order to obtain greater profits, many businesses in the market often adopt the method of spraying water on bird's nests to increase the water content of bird's nests in order to achieve the purpose of increasing weight. The water content of some bird's nests is even as high as 80%-90%.

Can you eat moldy bird’s nest? No matter how precious the bird's nest is, we must not eat it once it has become moldy. This is for the sake of our health and for our better life. In addition, we must be extra careful when purchasing the bird's nest. We must buy it from regular stores and not buy fake bird's nests, which will not only have a negative effect but also cost us money.