In the article below you will find out, among others:
- Are peanuts healthy?
- Are peanuts carcinogenic?
Peanuts, pistachios, Brazil nuts, cottonseeds, and corn are the most vulnerable to aflatoxin contamination. The production of these compounds is favored by high temperature and high humidity. Nuts are characterized by high nutritional value, but when reaching for them, you should choose those from proven producers.
Are peanuts carcinogenic?
Aflatoxins are invisible to the naked eye. They easily penetrate the body through the digestive tract and also through the skin. They are accumulated in the liver and it is this organ that is most exposed to their carcinogenic effects.
Aflatoxins were recognized as a carcinogenic substance in Poland in 1996, and the maximum content of aflatoxins in food products is determined by a legal act. However, the controls performed prove that not all products available on the market meet these requirements.
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