Thailand bans people from injecting alcohol into food, does not reduce risk of Covid

The Thai Ministry of Health has issued a warning banning people from using alcohol in any food.

If alcohol is misused, it can be fatal.

Spraying alcohol on food does not kill germs

Dr. Ekachai Peerasriwatchara, director of the Health Promotion Bureau and spokesman for the Department of Health, pointed out that in some cases, there is a misunderstanding that Alcohol or alcohol can be used to inject food to kill germs or covariates. In fact, food grade alcohol (used in food factories) is not used for No direct eating. But it is often used in the cosmetics industry, food and beverage factories, and alcohol. And most of them are less than 70% concentrated, so they can not kill germs.

Food just cooked it 100% can kill germs

The risk of food-borne infections is low, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. Therefore, for safety reasons, it is recommended to eat fresh food cooked at 70 degrees Celsius or more for 5 minutes. In particular, use your own spoon and strictly follow the measures of the Ministry of Health.

Types of alcohol can be injected into food

There are two types of alcohol on the market: methyl alcohol and ethyl alcohol, and the price of ethyl alcohol is slightly higher, but the characteristics of each type are very different.

Ethyl alcohol is used on the human body as a mixture in medicine, mixed with alcohol or alcoholic beverages, or used externally as a wound cleanser. Etc.

Methyl alcohol is a toxic alcohol, it is used in industries such as lighting or fuel for varnishing, but it is It is strictly forbidden to use on the human body.