Momos have originated in China and are very popular all over the world. In countries like India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, and other south Asian countries, Momos is the most loved snacks that are available even on streets at a very affordable price. In case if you don’t know what Momos are, it’s a Chinese food item, in which vegetable stuffing is filled in a covering of flattened kneaded wheat flour, and is then fried or cooked with steam. You can have them with spicy red chutney that tastes like Schezwan sauce. But, despite how delicious they are, Momos have some really bad facts hidden. There are some reasons that can make you stop eating Momos altogether. We have made up a list of reasons why Momos are dangerous for you and you should stop eating them altogether.
Check our list out and see if you resonate with any of these in your experience.
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1. May have meat of dead animals
Some researches have been carried out on Momos and quite a few of them have reported that Momos, especially those that are sold at cheap prices by the roadside are made by using the meat of diseased and already dead chicken. Eating such Momos can get you really sick because they are made up of chicken that was affected by some viruses so that is full of pathogens that can make affect your health.
2. The very spicy chutney of momos
The chutney that is served with Momos is not good for your health as they are made up of only red chilies. A lot of these chutneys are made by using processed chili powders that are of cheap quality and can make you really sick. Moreover, a lot of vendors intentionally make the chutney spicier than required for taste, which can be really harmful to your body. Over-consumption of spicy foods is said to be the cause of bleeding hemorrhoids or piles.
3. Momos are made using the chemical-laced dough
The flour that is used in Momos as a covering or outer layer is processed and refined. The flour has to be treated with harmful chemicals like Azodicarbonamide, Chlorine gas, Benzyl Peroxide, and other bleaches, which can be very harmful to the pancreas and can also cause diabetes if consumed often.
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4. Unwashed and under-cooked vegetables
Momos are very delicious but the sad part is they can cause us a lot of harm. One reason for this is the use of uncooked and unwashed vegetables that are used for the stuffing of the Momos can make them a home for bacteria like e-Coli. These bacteria can cause some serious gastroenterological infections.
5. Momos may have dog meat
Most of us love dogs. We keep dogs as pets because they are a man’s best friend and the most loyal pets but can you imagine eating dog meat? A surprising fact is, a lot of vendors serve dog meat stuffed inside the Momos and this has been going on for some time. Therefore, it is better to buy Momos from only such places where you can be assured of the quality of the meat.
6. Momos might have MSG
This is perhaps the worst part of eating Momos. Momos are very likely to have Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG) which can not only lead to obesity but it can also cause a string of different health problems including chest pain, nausea, sweating, nervous disorder and also palpitations. Now think before you have these delicious but harmful snacks.
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7. Momos might have fecal matter inside them
There was a study conducted by the Institute of Hotel Management, Catering and Nutrition, Pusa, which revealed that a lot of street food that is sold especially in New Delhi like samosas, Momos and burgers, contained a high level of fecal matter which Is beyond the level of permissible coliform levels. Imagine the harmful effects it has on the body.
8. Momos are a source of dangerous tapeworm
Tapeworms are a dangerous parasite that can infect our brain and cause a lot of health issues. Momos are stuffed with cabbages which as we mentioned, is not always cooked properly, and thus can have spores of tapeworm. These worms can easily reach the brain through the bloodstream and stay there and grow into adults and act a parasite. This can cause various neurological issues that can be life-threatening.
9. Glucose accumulation
As we mentioned that the covering of the Momos is made up of wheat flour which contains a lot of carbohydrates. These carbohydrates are broken into glucose by our system. This blood glucose starts to accumulate in the bloodstream and can cause problems like arthritis and heart disease.
10. Affects the body
Momos are made up of white flour and thus, people who eat Momos regularly lose their immunity which makes them fall sick easily. Also, the flour loses its protein when the Momos are steamed making the flour sour in taste. This causes the bones to go weak and thus cause osteoporosis.
