KOMPAS.com – Before being tempted by appearance, first know a number of tips on buying fried food for takjil Ramadan.
In the midst of many choices, you must be extra vigilant when choosing fried foods. Besides there is an issue of plastic fried foods so that it is durable and crispy, pay attention to the cleanliness.
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Here are tips on buying fried foods for breaking the fast, reported from the page Delicious dishWednesday (5/3/2025).
1. Pay attention to the appearance
Illustration of plastic fried foods. The danger of plastic fried foods, fried foods cooked with oil mixed with plastic.Safe fried foods are usually naturally brownish yellow.
If you find fried foods that are too shiny or too bright, it could be signs of fried food mixed with plastic.
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2. Check is there white spots?
fried food or salty snack. Healthy fried foods should have a smooth and equitable texture.
If you see a white spot or strange lump on the surface of the fried food, the possibility is the remaining plastic that is not completely soluble during the frying process.
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3. Be aware if fried foods remain crispy but bitter
Some foods have a natural diuretic effect, which can trigger you to dehydrate during Ramadan fasting, if consumed excessively.Have you ever felt fried foods that still feel crispy even though it’s been hours, but it feels bitter?
It could be that the fried food contains lime which was previously mixed into the fried dough.
Lime makes fried foods still crispy even fried food cools for hours.
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4. Kiss the aroma
The natural fried aroma is usually tasty and tempting.
But if the fried food smells stinging or feels strange when tasted, you should be vigilant. It could be that the fried food contains excessive MSG or chemical flavoring.
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