Source: People's Network Science Popularization
Recently, a netizen in Guangdong posted a photo of an octopus before eating hot pot for help, and escaped the poison! Many netizens said that it was good that this friend asked more questions before eating, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable. Reality verifies that "knowledge can really change destiny", "This session's foodies are so knowledgeable, and they saved their lives at a critical moment!" ”
How to distinguish whether octopus is toxic or non-toxic?
Just look at the "circle"!
After the hot pot restaurant octopus incident, many netizens sent out photos of octopuses with circles, and exclaimed whether they also encountered blue-ringed octopuses?
In fact, most of the octopuses with a circle on their bodies are short moths, which is one of the most common edible octopus species on the mainland, and the golden circle under the eyes is also an identifying feature for them. And the protagonist of the event, "blue-ringed octopus", is the collective name of several octopuses of the genus Leopard, which, as the name suggests, are densely covered with blue circles, spots or stripes, just like leopard print, rather than just one or two circles.
These are easily confused with food
Ten million cautions required
Although such as
There are not many examples of "highly toxic organisms" mixing into the market
But "poisonous vegetables" are not far from us
Many foods that look similar are easily confused
In severe cases, life can also be life-threatening
The following are confusing foods
Can you tell them all?
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Chestnut VS Chestnut
Chestnut: can be called chestnut, hairy chestnut, chestnut, etc., mainly after autumn ripening, belongs to the nut category, known as the "king of dried fruits".
Horse chestnut: Contains saponins that cannot be degraded by the human body, so raw food or improper handling can cause life danger. But squirrels and deer can degrade saponins, so these wild animals can feed on horse chestnuts.
How to distinguish:
The shape of the chestnut is round throughout, with only a relatively smooth peel and a small number of small spines.
Mango vs Sea Mango
Mango: The precursor carotene content of vitamin A is particularly high, and the content of vitamin C is not low. Minerals, proteins, fats, sugars, etc., are also its main nutrients.
Sea mango: The whole plant is toxic, the fruit is highly toxic, will block the transmission channel of calcium ions in the myocardium, a small amount can be lethal. Accidental ingestion causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, numbness of hands and feet, cold sweat all over the body, and weak and slow heartbeat. Within hours of consumption, toxicity can occur and cause death.
How to distinguish:
Mango is a large evergreen tree, sea mango is an evergreen small tree, the difference in size is the size of the canopy that grows, the large one is the big tree, and the small one is called the small tree.
Okra vs Mandala
Okra: Known as the king of vegetables, it has high economic use and edible value, containing sticky substances composed of pectin and polysaccharides, and its tender pods are tender and tender.
Mandala: A plant similar to okra, the whole plant is poisonous and very toxic, 1-2 seeds can be lethal. After poisoning, mild cases are mainly manifested as dry throat, dysphagia, mydriasis, increased heart rate, hallucinations, abnormal behavior, etc., and even lead to respiratory failure and death in severe cases.
How to distinguish:
Okra fruit has small sepals and mandala fruit sepals are large.
Taro vs Dripping Water Guanyin
Taro: One of the common vegetables, high nutritional and medicinal value, its digestibility can reach more than 98%, especially suitable for infants and patients.
Dripping Guanyin: The whole plant of Dripping Guanyin is toxic, rhizome is toxic, containing crystalline alocasia, saponin, calcium oxalate and phytosterols, etc., contact with the skin can appear redness, itching, pain, and even systemic symptoms.
How to distinguish:
The leaves of taro are larger than those of the dripping guanyin, and the leaf color is slightly lighter.
Star anise vs shikim
Star anise: A famous seasoning spice that is also used medicinally. The peel, seeds and leaves contain aromatic oils, which are important raw materials for the cosmetics, liquor, beer and food industries.
Shikimo: also known as wild star anise, containing "shikim toxin", mild (a small amount) after accidental ingestion is prone to dizziness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, increased blood pressure, high excitement and other mild poisoning symptoms; If a large amount of intake is also prone to convulsions, foaming at the mouth and other symptoms, more serious cases can even lead to heart failure and other problems.
How to distinguish:
The star anise has a lustrous brownish-red color, and the shikim is pale in color with an earthy yellow. The star anise is larger and the horns are thicker; The peel of shikage is thinner. Star anise has 7~10 horns, and the petals of shikimus will not open, generally 11~13 horns. Star anise gives off a strong smell, while shankweed is basically odorless.
Spring Festival is coming
When feasting
Be sure to be careful to distinguish toxic foods
Pay attention to food safety
Source: People's Network Science Comprehensive CCTV News