Dipping a chip into salsa may be tempting but it also increases the chance of bacterial transfer in unimaginable ways.
Kids Eat More Vegetables With Flavored, Spicy Dips
Food and nutrition researchers have found that by offering a dip flavored with spices, children were more likely to eat vegetables, even vegetables they previously rejected.
Food and nutrition researchers have found that by offering a dip flavored with spices, children were more likely to eat vegetables, even vegetables they previously rejected.
‘Stay away from double-dipped foods as they increase the chance of food-borne illness through higher amounts of bacterial transfer.’
The team analyzed the bacterial transfer rates in three dips namely, salsa, cheese and chocolate. They found that once subjected to double-dipping, the salsa took on about five times more bacteria (1,000 bacteria/ml of dip) from the bitten chip when compared to chocolate and cheese dips (150-200 bacteria/ml of dip). But two hours after double-dipping, the salsa bacterial numbers dropped to about the same levels as the chocolate and cheese. They suggested that it’s better to stay away from double dipping as saliva in mouth contains higher amounts of bacteria which can easily spread through foods. Also, if you see people double dipping, steer clear of their favored snack.
Source-Medindia
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Salsa or guacamole served in restaurants may be an important cause of food-borne diseases, according to new research.
Salsa or guacamole served in restaurants may be an important cause of food-borne diseases, according to new research.
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The latest health survey in the United States has revealed that billions of dollars are being spent on illnesses occurring due to food borne diseases
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Chairman and chief executive of Sony Pictures, has urged for healthier options to eats available at cinemas.
Chairman and chief executive of Sony Pictures, has urged for healthier options to eats available at cinemas.
