Must Know, These are 6 Characteristics of Foods Containing Formalin that are Dangerous for Health

Kapanlagi.com - In order to stay healthy, we are advised to consume nutritious foods. Unfortunately, not all foods around us contain good nutrients for the body. Instead, there are several types of foods that contain harmful chemicals for the body, such as formalin. Therefore, it is very important to know the characteristics of foods containing formalin.

Formalin is a chemical substance commonly used to preserve corpses or bodies. However, unscrupulous food producers often use this substance to make their products last longer. Even though, of course, formalin that enters the body will disrupt health. It can even cause death. That's why we have to be careful in choosing food.

So, what are the characteristics of foods containing formalin? Summarized from various sources, here are some explanations.

1. Tofu

Tofu is one of the favorite foods of the Indonesian people. Made from soybeans, tofu contains a lot of protein and other nutrients. However, it is often added with formalin. Not only does formalin make tofu last longer, but it also makes the texture more chewy and white.

There are several characteristics of food that contains formalin. In tofu, it is usually characterized by its chewy and hard texture. You can test it by dropping tofu from a height of 1 meter. If the tofu doesn't break, then you should be suspicious. In addition, tofu that contains formalin can last up to 3 days.

2. Meatballs

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In addition to tofu, the characteristics of food containing formalin are commonly found in meatballs. However, meatballs are also one of the favorite foods. Usually served with broth, meatballs are best enjoyed in cold weather or when it is raining.

Similar to tofu, the characteristics of meatballs containing formalin can also be seen from its chewy and hard texture. In addition, meatballs with formalin can last longer, up to 5 days. Even when stored at room temperature or without a refrigerator.

3. Fish

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Fish has long been known as one of the foods rich in nutrients. With its nutritional content, fish has many benefits for the body and brain health. However, not with fish that contain formalin. Formalin-containing fish can disrupt health.

Fish that contain formalin will not look fresh. Especially if the gills are checked, the difference between fresh fish and formalin-containing fish will be clearly visible. Fresh fish have bright red gills, while formalin-containing fish have darker gills. Formalin-containing fish also become more chewy.

In addition, the most striking characteristic of fish containing formalin is that it will not be surrounded by flies.

4. Chicken Meat

Not only fish, chicken meat is also often added with formalin. Characteristics of formalin-containing chicken meat include a more chewy and firm texture. In some parts, chicken with formalin is also often found with meat that appears bruised, giving the impression of not being fresh. In contrast, chicken meat without formalin is softer in texture and looks fresh. 

5. Wet Noodles

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The next characteristic of food containing formalin can be seen in wet noodles. Wet noodles are often processed into food or as a complement to soup dishes such as meatballs. Wet noodles are also quite popular and often consumed daily. So it is important to know the characteristics of wet noodles that contain formalin.

In general, wet noodles tend to have a wet and sticky surface. Therefore, it is usually difficult to separate wet noodles. However, it is different with wet noodles that contain formalin. Wet noodles with formalin appear shinier and less sticky. So it is easier to separate.

So, if noodles are your favorite food, be careful from now on, and make sure the noodles you consume are free from formalin.

6. Salted Fish

Salted fish or dried fish can also be food that contains formalin. Salted fish is known as a preservative food ingredient. So many people then neglect the fact that there are salted fish added with formalin.

Actually, it is not too difficult to distinguish salted fish from formalin. Salted fish with formalin content tend to have a cleaner and brighter color. In addition, the smell of salted fish with formalin is also not pungent. Unlike regular salted fish, which is paler in color and has a more pungent smell.

Those are some of the characteristics of food containing formalin. So for the sake of health, from now on you can be more careful in choosing food ingredients. Hopefully, it is useful!

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