Taboos when eating pig intestines

Pork intestines are delicious but pose many health risks.

Animal organs (usually we eat pig organs, also known as pig intestines) are a favorite dish despite the risks they bring.

You can still enjoy this dish if you know enough about it to limit the harmful effects it can cause to your health.

Below are some taboos you should absolutely avoid to keep your offal dishes safe and appealing.

1. Do not eat organs of unknown origin

According to authorities, there is currently a situation in the market where traders illegally import animal organs of unknown origin, even spoiled ones, and then deliver them to processing stores or organ retail points.

Authorities have repeatedly discovered and seized tons of rotten animal organs imported from China, then cleaned with chemicals and sold on the market.

This type of organ has many potential health risks, so when eating organs you need to know the origin of the food you eat, avoid buying or mistakenly eating the above scary foods.

2. Do not eat undercooked organs

Animal organs are easily contaminated and can be a hotbed of bacteria that cause cholera, dysentery, typhoid, tuberculosis, anthrax, hepatitis... At the same time, they can also be infected with many types of parasites such as tapeworms, dog tapeworms, roundworms...

If the internal organs are not carefully prepared and fully cooked, these bacteria and parasites can enter the human body, causing many terrible diseases.

3. Do not eat too many animal organs

No matter how much you enjoy animal organs, they should be eaten in moderation.

Because although internal organs are nutritious, they contain a lot of protein, bad cholesterol, uric acid... which can cause dangerous diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, gout...

According to experts, the appropriate amount of animal organs you should eat is 2-3 times a week, each time only 50-70g for adults and 30-50g for children.

Of course, if the amount of organs in one meal increases, you should reduce the number of times you eat in a week.

4. Do not eat organs left overnight

Organ meat is a type of food that is easily contaminated with bacteria. Therefore, you need to process it immediately after purchasing it to avoid spoilage, unpleasant odors or bacterial contamination that is harmful to your health.

Use lemon, vinegar, and salt to clean internal organs such as the small intestine and stomach to make them delicious. For other organs such as the heart, liver, and testicles, remove the smelly parts, squeeze out all the blood, and blanch in boiling water before use.

Even if cooked and not used up, the remaining organs should be discarded and not eaten after being left overnight because they can easily become contaminated again and cause food poisoning.