The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and mooncakes have become the star of the market. When selecting mooncakes, it is crucial to pay attention to their ingredients and shelf life, as many people experience abdominal pain after consumption. This may be related to the high sugar and high oil characteristics of mooncakes. The rich fillings combined with necessary fats make mooncakes difficult to digest, and excessive consumption can easily lead to gastric pain and other dyspeptic symptoms.
When purchasing mooncakes, it is essential to carefully screen them, avoiding the temptation of low prices that may lead to buying expired products. Expired mooncakes not only cause economic loss but may also pose health risks. There are a variety of mooncake types on the market, and some unscrupulous vendors may mix old mooncakes with new ones for greater profit. Consuming expired mooncakes can lead to consequences ranging from mild stomach discomfort to severe food poisoning and shock. Expired mooncakes may appear normal on the surface, but the fats and proteins inside may have oxidized and deteriorated, and they could even become moldy, which is extremely harmful to health.
Therefore, while enjoying festive delicacies, ensuring food safety is a necessary action to protect the health of oneself and one’s family.
