The Dangers of Storing Cooked Vegetables in the Refrigerator
It is important to avoid keeping cooked vegetables in the refrigerator due to the presence of nitrate. Over time, bacteria can grow inside the vegetables and convert nitrate into nitrite, a harmful substance known to cause cancer.
Even reheating the vegetables will not eliminate this harmful compound. Therefore, it is advisable to only cook enough vegetables for one meal and avoid reusing any leftovers that have been stored in the refrigerator overnight.
It is important to note that the refrigerator should not be relied upon as a foolproof method of preserving food. Once food has been removed from the refrigerator, it should only be used once. Additionally, heating food to 100 degrees Celsius can kill bacteria but does not eliminate any toxins they have already produced and may still be present on the food.
More Useful Advice for Homemakers (Part 2)
Have you heard of the surprisingly easy tips to make cooking and household chores simpler? White radish eliminates the acrid taste of salted meat, adding alum to raw shrimp helps soften it, and adding cold water when frying eggs can make them crispy – these are just a few of the tricks to make your life easier.
Is Refrigerated Leftovers Linked to an Increased Risk of Cancer?
Dr. Lam Van Man, Head of Research, Development and Technology Transfer Department of the Institute of Safety Food, has warned of the risk of food poisoning when reheating leftovers from the refrigerator. But what should we be aware of when it comes to the possibility of these leftovers causing cancer? Here, we explore what the experts have to say on the matter and offer some tips for safe eating.