The mojarras have a different preparation in each part of the country, but the most popular form in Mexico is freírla in abundant oil, to be served with different types of salsas such as green or red, broths or even can be served with rice, without embargo , this can be a risk practice according to Healthline.
The specialized site explains that certain foods, including shellfish and fish, create substances such as heterocyclic amines, acrolein, aldehydes and hydrocarbons that have been linked to the risk of suffering from cancer.
Apart from the fact that various types of fish are exposed to different contaminants in the ocean that can pass into your body: the microplastics.
Likewise, they may have polychlorinated biphenyls, a mixture of chemicals that, according to the Agency for Toxic Substances and the Disease Registry (ATSDR), enter the human body through this type of food.
The Oficina de Evaluación de Peligros para la Salud Ambiental (OEHAA) explains that polychlorinated biphenyls can harm health and can also increase the risk of suffering from cancer.
The spines of the fish
Some types of mojarras can contain spines, which in reality is the skeletal system of the fish, but they are called this way because of their shape.
Although the preparation of various fish includes removing the spines, the Healthline website explains that sometimes they can go to the food because they are small and in some cases they can get stuck in the throat and cause:
- difficulty swallowing
- sore throat
- cough
The site explains that if the spine does not sell easily and travels to the digestive system, it can be a threat to health that must be attended to by a specialist.
Mercury in the fish
In addition to shellfish, fish are foods that contain mercury, a type of heavy metal.
The OEHHA explains that one of the risks of consuming fish in excess can be the mercury that can be dangerous for infants and developing fetuses.
According to the specialized website of Healthline, high levels of this heavy metal in the blood can cause an increase in blood pressure, heart diseases and hasta affects on the functioning of the immune system.
Both fish and shellfish are foods that must be kept refrigerated at all times and must be prepared in a suitable way to avoid the entry of certain pathogens.
The Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC for its acronym in English), explain that if this type of food is not refrigerated well, a human being can become intoxicated with scombroidosis, which usually presents the symptoms of an allergic reaction.
According to the Johns Hopkins Medicine website, some types of fish can contain toxins that even last if the ingredient is cooked properly. This makes reference to ciguatera, a type of infection.
The CDC explains that ciguatera is produced in fish that, before leaving the sea, consumed some algae infected with a toxin that ends up contaminating the animal. It is recommended to avoid consuming the liver, intestines and head of the animal.
With information from El Financiero
