Don't use this type of fish sauce, or you'll bring disaster upon yourself.

However, not everyone knows how to use fish sauce properly. Many people make mistakes when using fish sauce, unintentionally causing harm to their health.

Cook fish sauce at high temperature

Many people have the habit of adding fish sauce to dishes when cooking at high temperatures or boiling fish sauce. However, high temperatures will decompose beneficial amino acids and vitamins in fish sauce. When boiled, fish sauce will have a burnt smell and bitter taste, reducing the flavor of the dish.

Some studies have shown that boiling fish sauce can create toxic substances. Fish sauce should be added to dishes after the stove has been turned off or when the dish has cooled down. Fish sauce can be diluted with water or broth before adding to dishes when cooking at high temperatures.

Using fish sauce incorrectly can be harmful to your health. (Photo: Vinpearl)

Using too much fish sauce

Many people have the habit of using too much fish sauce in cooking or dipping directly in large amounts. Fish sauce contains high sodium content, abusing fish sauce will increase the risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. When the body consumes too much fish sauce, the kidneys have to work too hard to eliminate excess salt, which over time leads to kidney failure. Eating too much salt increases stomach acid secretion, causing stomach ulcers.

Therefore, you should only use enough to flavor the dish or use other spices such as sugar, lemon, chili, garlic... to reduce the amount of fish sauce needed. Currently on the market there are many types of fish sauce with reduced saltiness, suitable for dieters, people with high blood pressure and heart disease.

Using fish sauce of unknown origin

Many consumers, in order to save money, buy fish sauce of unknown origin, no label or poorly labeled. These types of fish sauce pose many potential health risks, may contain additives, toxic chemicals exceeding the permitted level, and even fake fish sauce made from salt water, colorants, and flavorings.

Prioritize products from large, reputable manufacturers on the market. Make sure the fish sauce has full information about ingredients, production date, expiry date, and origin. Avoid buying fish sauce that is floating around and of unknown origin. Good fish sauce will have a salty taste, a sweet aftertaste, and a characteristic aroma.

People with kidney and heart disease can still use fish sauce.

Fish sauce poses many health risks, especially for people with heart disease, high blood pressure and kidney failure. The high salt content in fish sauce puts pressure on the kidneys, causing them to work too hard and cause damage. At the same time, salt also increases blood pressure, increases the burden on the heart and increases the risk of stroke.

To protect your health, patients should minimize the use of fish sauce and processed foods that contain a lot of salt. Instead, use other natural spices such as lemon, chili, garlic to enhance the flavor of the dish.

Correspondent Thu Phuong (VOV.VN)

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