KOMPAS.com – Crackers are a snack that never fails to accompany various dishes, both soupy and fried foods. With an affordable price, crackers are a favorite of many people.
However, behind its delicious taste, there is a threat you need to be aware of, namely crackers made with dangerous materials such as wax or plastic.
To ensure that the crackers you consume are safe, here are several characteristics you need to pay attention to in order to avoid the dangers of poor quality crackers
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1. Colors that are too bright
Red or yellow crackers that are too bright need to be wary of. The striking color usually comes from additives used as food coloring.
Artificial dyes can be harmful to health if consumed long term, especially if they are not intended for food.
2. The texture is too crunchy
Crackers that feel very crunchy for a long time may contain dangerous additives, such as borax.
Naturally, crackers will get soft if left too long. If crackers remain crunchy for a long time, there is a possibility that additional ingredients such as borax can increase crunchiness and elasticity, which of course is dangerous for health.
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3. Causes discomfort in the throat
Crackers that are safe to consume will not cause pain or discomfort in the throat.
On the other hand, crackers that contain dangerous ingredients such as wax or plastic can cause irritation after consumption.
Illustration of tapioca rambak crackers. 4. Easy to destroy
Crackers that do not contain hazardous ingredients are usually easy to crush by hand.
If the crackers are difficult to crush or very hard, there could be additional ingredients used to improve the texture or durability, which of course is not good for your health.
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5. Strong aroma when burned
A simple way to test suspicious crackers is to burn them. Crackers that contain dangerous materials such as plastic or wax will emit a strong aroma when burned.
This sharp aroma is a sign that the crackers contain ingredients that should not be in food.
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