Formal dehydration was discovered for the benefit of human beings, but over time its use took a different turn. At one time people started using formalin in various negative activities. Currently the use of formalin in food has become a common occurrence. Toxic formalin is being used in everything from fish to vegetables and even fruits. Although formalin is very useful as a preservative, it is poisonous as food. Formalin is largely colorless and tasteless, so it is not obvious. But we can understand it only if we are a little aware. The presence of formalin in food products can be confirmed in various ways.
*The ways are as follows-
1. Formic acid is produced from formaldehyde by mixing 3% hydrogen peroxide in water after washing the suspected food. To prove it, he mixed a little mercuric chloride in the water and a white coating formed on the bottom. This is evidence of formalin in food.
2. Wash the fish with formalin and mix 1 cc sodium nitroproxide in its water to make the water dark green-blue. This also proves the existence of formalin.
Ways to get rid of food formalin: If formalin is proved to be present in food, it no longer contains food, but becomes poisonous. However, it is possible to eliminate this toxin from food in different ways. E.g.
1. Soaking formalin-free fish in water for about 1 hour reduces the level of poisoning by about 80%.
2. Soaking in salted water for 1 hour reduces the level of formalin by 90 percent.
3. Soaking the fish in a mixture of vinegar and water for 15 minutes removes about 100% of the formalin.
4. Fruits and vegetables can be soaked in water for an hour or more to release chemicals.
5. If the fish is cleaned in rice-washed water and then with plain water, up to 80 percent is formalin free.
What to do to stop formalin in food
Feeding people by mixing formalin in food is almost like killing him. This is because formalin poisoning causes a person to die slowly, if not immediately. Preventing the application of formalin in food on an emergency basis is therefore a matter of time.
*Here's what to do:
1. The government should formulate strict policies on the import of formalin.
2. The easy availability of chemicals should be prevented.
3. Need to create social awareness.
4. Proper implementation of the law on the crime of mixing formalin in food is very important.
5. Care should be taken to ensure that no one other than the licensed company has the opportunity to import formalin.
6. There is a need to create opportunities for food testing in the market.
7. Stopping formalin in food should ensure exemplary punishment of the offender concerned.
Above all, formalin can be stopped in the diet through the implementation of appropriate and effective measures by the authorities.
The use of formalin has now given rise to extreme discomfort in the minds of the people. The dishonest mentality of some people has put human life in grave danger. However, it is possible to solve this problem in a timely manner by taking appropriate steps.
