The small soft dough balls known as momos is considered as one the favourite street foods around India. These small steamed stuffed balls are served with a spicy dip which makes this snack more delightful. But with an amazing taste, this snack also has some harmful impact on your health which can later cause serious ailments.
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Here is the list of reasons why eating momos are bad for your health:
1. Dough is made of chemical
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The dough which is used to make momos is actually made of refined flour which is treated with Benzoyal Peroxide, Azodicarbonamide and other bleaches. These chemicals can later affect your pancreas and can even cause diabetes.
2. Made with bad quality meat
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According to few types of research and reports, the fillings of the non-veg momos is made of deceased animals or already chicken which the vendor purchases on low price.
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3. Filling made of under cooked veggies
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The vegetables that are stuffed in the momos are made up of low-quality vegetables which are not washed properly and they also contain a bacteria E-coli which can cause severe infection.
4. The dip is too spicy
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It is a true fact that red chillis are good for health till they are consumed in its natural form. If it is a processed one then it might cause some health issues. You cannot actually check the quality of the dip that the local vendor is serving you. Apart from that excess consumption of chillies can lead to piles and bleeding of haemorrhoids.
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5. May contain MSG
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Most of the momos are likely to contain Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) which can lead to obesity and also cause sweating, nervous disorders and other ailments.
6. Source of tapeworm
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Most of the momos are stuffed with cabbage. And if they are not washed properly then they can have spores of tapeworm which can later reach your brain and cause serious ailments.
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7. May contain dog meat
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Recently there was a news that vendors are selling people momos which were stuffed with dog meat. So, if you are planning to eat momos then choose a shop which is hygienic and also has good quality.
