Red caviar is an exceptionally delicate, nutritious and tasty product. It owes its high nutritional properties to the high content of vitamins, minerals, fats and proteins important for the body.
But keeping in mind the theme of this site, let's ask ourselves, is it possible to get poisoned by red caviar? What symptoms of red caviar poisoning will appear in this case? What should you pay attention to when choosing this product, and what should you do if red caviar poisoning does occur? We will answer all these questions in this article.
How does red caviar poisoning occur?
The main causes of red caviar poisoning are:
- salting of initially spoiled salmon caviar;
- violation of sanitary standards and technological requirements in caviar production;
- violation of transportation and storage conditions;
- eating food that has expired.
All these factors can contribute to the infection of red caviar with a special bacterium - Bacilluscereus. Its unique feature is the ability to maintain vital functions even in a very salty environment.
Once in the gastrointestinal tract, this bacillus begins to produce enterotoxin, which causes damage to the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract, which increases vascular permeability. As a result, epithelial cells actively release water into the lumen of the stomach and small intestine, which ultimately leads to vomiting and then diarrhea.
Interesting Facts
The difference in the price of different types of caviar is explained not by the difference in their nutritional and taste properties (they are approximately the same), but primarily by the difficulty of their extraction. For example, black caviar is more expensive than red caviar only because there is less of it in nature. Sturgeon are more difficult to catch, and they can only produce caviar from 10 years of age. And golden royal caviar (has an amber color) is obtained from sturgeon over 60 years old.
Well, in conclusion, there are statistics that should alarm us. 80% of caviar is illegal or dubious production. Therefore, try to use the above tips and choose a truly high-quality product.
Symptoms of poisoning
The incubation period for red caviar poisoning is quite short and is measured in hours.
The disease begins acutely with the appearance of abdominal pain and nausea. In most cases, body temperature does not increase.
After a short time, nausea gives way to profuse, repeated vomiting. A few hours after the onset of the disease, diarrhea occurs. When the urge to defecate occurs, the pain in the abdomen intensifies, and after bowel movement it subsides somewhat.
Symptoms of acute gastroenteritis caused by red caviar poisoning last up to two days. Most often, the disease occurs in mild or moderate forms. Severe forms, accompanied by significant dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, are extremely rare.
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Benefits and contraindications
Why is caviar so useful? After all, it is recommended to eat it not only because of its wonderful taste. It has a rather long list of positive properties.
Properties:
- has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system due to its high content of fatty acids,
- helps strengthen the immune system, because it contains a fairly large amount of vitamins and minerals,
- supports the visual system
- improves blood circulation, thereby reducing the risk of blood clots,
- very often caviar is used as a natural remedy to increase hemoglobin, this advice is especially relevant for expectant mothers,
- has a supporting effect on the body under heavy mental stress,
- has a beneficial effect on the nervous system,
- promotes normal functioning of the thyroid gland due to its high iodine content,
- contains a considerable amount of sodium, which has a beneficial effect on kidney function,
- The presence of calcium in red caviar makes it a wonderful dish that has a great effect on human bones.
Thus, this product has quite a lot of useful properties, but this does not mean that there cannot be poisoning. In addition, caviar has certain contraindications.
First aid for poisoning
If signs of red caviar poisoning appear, the patient must urgently receive first aid. The measures are aimed at the rapid removal of pathogenic microorganisms and toxic products of their vital activity from the body.
- Perform gastric lavage. The patient should drink about a liter of warm water, and then irritate the root of the tongue with his fingers. Such actions lead to vomiting. It is advisable to repeat this activity several times until clean wash water appears.
- Drink any medicine that has an absorbent effect, such as activated carbon. Such agents absorb toxins contained in the stomach and intestines, thereby reducing the severity of clinical manifestations of caviar poisoning. The dose of activated carbon is calculated based on the weight of the victim - 1 tablet for every 10 kg. So, a person weighing 60 kg should take 6 tablets at a time.
With frequent vomiting and profuse diarrhea, the body quickly loses fluid, and with it electrolytes, which causes water-electrolyte imbalances of varying severity. To prevent their development, the patient should be given Regidron solution from the very beginning of the disease. You need to drink it in very small sips and often; this drinking regimen does not increase nausea and vomiting. If you don’t have Regidron, plain still water or lightly brewed unsweetened black tea will do.
Excess liquid (underweight of product)
If there is an excessive amount of brine liquid in a jar of caviar (this is brine), then this naturally affects the actual amount of caviar itself. The jar should be shaken. A bubbling sound will mean that there is excess liquid or emptiness. Avoid buying very liquid caviar. And if this liquid also begins to foam, this is a clear signal of the beginning of spoilage.
Weight can also be increased with the help of chemicals - polyphosphates (they are also used to increase the weight of frozen fish). In this case, the caviar will look very swollen and a little dull.
When is medical attention required?
Typically, the symptoms of gastroenteritis in case of red caviar poisoning are not too pronounced, and the disease goes away on its own within 1–2 days. Therefore, the vast majority of patients do not seek medical help. But this doesn't always happen. The need for medical care arises in the following situations:
- red caviar poisoning occurred in a child, pregnant woman or elderly person;
- symptoms of poisoning persist for more than two days;
- the appearance of severe muscle weakness, lethargy, apathy;
- increasing signs of dehydration (dry skin, extreme thirst, dark urine).
Drug treatment for red caviar poisoning includes rehydration and antibacterial therapy. The prescription of Colibacterin is justified. This drug promotes the rapid restoration of normal intestinal microflora and fights various opportunistic and pathogenic microorganisms that are not physiological for the human body.
Storage rules
In order to preserve the taste and quality of purchased red caviar, you must follow simple storage rules.
- If you do not plan to open the jar in the near future, it should be placed in the freezer.
- A mandatory storage condition is that the packaging is sealed.
- The day before use, it must be placed in the refrigerator, so it will defrost slowly, while maintaining all its taste and quality.
- If the jar has already been opened and not completely eaten, then the caviar should be stored in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, and it must first be greased with olive oil.
You should remember the most important rule for storing caviar - never leave it in an open metal can! Under the influence of oxygen, oxidative reactions occur, resulting in possible severe food poisoning.
When you come to the store for this delicacy, you should not take the first jar you come across from the shelf. When choosing, adhere to the following recommendations:
- Inspect the packaging. The seal must not be compromised. It is better to refuse goods that are sold by weight, since it is impossible to accurately determine the shelf life of the product. Give preference to glass jars. In them you can see the caviar itself.
- Good tasty caviar is obtained and processed at the end of summer. If the production date is later, this means that the delicacy was frozen or salted for a long time. This increases the risk that pathogenic microorganisms have settled in it.
- If the product is in a glass jar, inspect it carefully. The eggs should be whole and not stuck together.
- It will not be possible to see caviar in a metal can, so carefully study the labeling. The production date and expiration date must be stamped on the lid. Printed dates can be easily changed.
- Give preference to delicacies produced in Kamchatka or the Far East.
By following these simple rules, you can choose a high-quality, safe product.
Even if you choose a high-quality fresh product, improper storage can lead to rapid spoilage. Study the label. It indicates at what temperature it should be kept after opening the package. If you have already opened the jar, then adhere to the following rules:
- You cannot store caviar in a tin can. Transfer it to a clean glass container that closes tightly.
- The storage jar should not be too large. After you have placed the caviar in it, there should be no free space left in it. The presence of air in the container will begin the fermentation process.
- Pour a tablespoon of vegetable oil over the caviar. This film will prevent air from entering and spoiling the product.
- Do not use tin lids to close jars. It is better to choose plastic or glass.
- Caviar must be stored in the refrigerator. If you want to save it for a long time, place it in the freezer. But remember that after defrosting the product significantly loses its taste and appearance.
- In the refrigerator, place the jar on the top shelf and close to the wall.
Only by following these rules can you be sure that the product will not spoil quickly. If the caviar does spoil, do not feel sorry for it, but throw it away immediately. Eating stale, expired red caviar is extremely dangerous.
Do not store red caviar in an open iron jar, it is better to transfer it to a glass one
Even an initially high-quality product can be poisoned if you violate the rules for storing it:
- Do not leave open caviar in a tin. Bacteria can develop in it, which subsequently enter the body and cause poisoning. After opening the jar, immediately transfer it to a glass container and close the lid tightly. Opened caviar can be stored in the refrigerator for no more than seven days.
- Do not store the product open - if oxygen enters the container, oxidation and spoilage will begin.
- Do not store caviar in the refrigerator next to raw meat or fish. When unpacking the product, hygiene rules must be observed to prevent bacteria from entering the product.
- It is better to freeze caviar purchased in advance and remove it from the freezer a day before use. Defrost it in the refrigerator, so it will retain its taste.
- If you feel that the caviar has a putrid smell or a bitter taste, it means it is spoiled. You should avoid using this product.
Compliance with all the rules for selecting and storing delicacies will help you avoid poisoning from the product. The product should bring you joy and bring you only benefit.
How to make yogurt at home
To make your own dessert, choose fresh ingredients. Low-fat milk and sourdough are the basis of the dessert.
Bulgarian bacillus and thermophilic fermented lactic streptococcus are suitable as beneficial bacteria. It is easy to purchase bacteria at a pharmacy or stores that focus on healthy eating and natural products.
It is not necessary to use a yogurt maker for preparation. You can use a thermos or glass jar.
Cooking steps:
- 250 ml. milk is brought to a boil, cooled to body temperature. Take a teaspoon of milk and add it to the sourdough bought at the store. The ingredients are mixed, the remaining milk is added. The resulting mixture is poured into a container and left in a warm place for 9 hours. To prevent the mixture from cooling down, cover with a towel or blanket.
- Take 1 liter of milk, boil and cool. The resulting fermented mixture is added there and left for 6 hours.
- After the specified time, the yogurt is moved to the refrigerator. After 4 hours it is ready to eat. The shelf life of natural yogurt is 7 days.
Yogurt Additives
It is better not to mix natural yogurt used for treatment. If you want variety, healthy ingredients are added.
A good ingredient for yogurt is honey. Bee product regulates acidity, helps tissue regeneration, contains beneficial substances, strengthens the immune system and soothes.
Fruits and berries are added to yogurt before serving. It is advisable to grind the products using a blender. Bananas, apples, pears, persimmons, and cherries are suitable. Bananas have enveloping properties and contain fiber. If secretion is low, add sour varieties of apples; if secretion is high, add sweet ones. Pear normalizes intestinal function and removes toxins; cherries contain a sufficient amount of iron to prevent deficiency of the element.
It is allowed to consume only ripe fruits and in limited quantities so as not to harm the intestines.
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Precautionary measures
When consuming caviar, precautions should be taken:
- eat it in moderation and not on an empty stomach;
- Avoid taking the product for breakfast;
- When purchasing, give preference to trusted stores and manufacturers.
It is unacceptable to consume caviar during periods of exacerbation of gastritis. Subject to simple precautions, the delicacy can be on the table even every day.
