How to identify fish treated with formalin in Hindi: If you are fond of eating fish, then be careful. It is said that eating fish treated with formalin can be fatal. Formalin is being used to keep the fish fresh and make them look fresh, but it is very harmful for health. In this article, let us know how to identify fish treated with formalin…

Excited to eat fish? There is no harm in this. But nowadays, fish sellers add a lot of chemicals to your favorite fish to cheat you. Did you know this? Do you know how much harm these chemicals can do to you? This chemical is used to make the fish grow faster and keep it fresh for a longer period. However, it has all the problems associated with formalin. Eating fish without removing the formalin chemical can cause serious health problems.

What is formalin?
Formalin is a chemical made from a mixture of formaldehyde and water. Formalin is used in the lab to preserve many old organisms and organs. It is a yellow colored liquid. It keeps organs and preserved dead animals soft and fresh for a long time. Dr Neena Mambili, Cancer Pathologist and Senior Pathologist, Kozhikode, said, “Fish is an essential part of our daily diet. But this food may contain a chemical which is not easily detected. Therefore, it is important to be careful.” In our country, fishermen spray formalin on fish, including local sea fish, or soak them in it. This keeps the fish fresh for a longer time. But these chemicals are harmful for humans.

Formalin can cause fatal diseases like cancer
Pennsylvania has warned that these chemicals can cause serious harm to our body. Excessive use of these chemicals can cause fatal diseases like cancer. Formalin is slowly poisoning our body. It is difficult to trust fresh fish bought from the market. Therefore, it is important to remove as much formalin as possible before cooking the fish. Formalin can be removed from fish by some easy methods.

Vinegar Water:
By soaking the fish in vinegar water for 15 minutes, 60% of the formalin present in it is removed. Take water in a bowl and add 2 spoons of vinegar in it. Then, dip the fish in this water and leave it for 15 minutes. After that, take out the fish from water and wash it with clean water. The harmful formalin present in the fish will be removed within a few seconds.

salt water:
This method can be used one hour before cooking the fish. Take some water in a bowl and add 1 teaspoon salt in it. Now, dip the fish in this water and leave it for about an hour. After an hour, wash the fish with water and drain. This method removes up to 90% formalin from fish.

Rice washing water:
The water used to wash rice before cooking is very effective in removing formalin. After washing the rice for the first time, pour the water into a bowl. Now, wash the fish thoroughly in this water. Then, wash the fish thoroughly with clean water and drain. This will remove 70% of the formalin.

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