Former Big Brother Naija housemate and medical physician, Tjay has warned Nigerians in regards to the attainable well being dangers of consuming shawa fish, claiming that the favored dried fish could include mould, cancer-linked chemical substances and heavy metals.
In a video shared on-line, Tjay mentioned the whitish substance discovered on the fish was mould and claimed that it may additionally include polycyclic fragrant hydrocarbons, which he described as carcinogenic.
He warned that soaking the fish doesn’t essentially take away the substances, regardless of its reputation as an ingredient in Nigerian meals.
“Guys, see this shawa, this dry fish is one of the most toxic fishes that we eat in the country,” he mentioned.
Tjay suggested shoppers to soak the fish for no less than one hour earlier than eradicating the pinnacle and pores and skin, claiming that about 50 per cent of the toxins have been concentrated within the head.
He additionally urged Nigerians to decide on smaller-sized shawa fish, claiming that the tiny ones have been much less toxic.
“The tiny ones are less toxic,” he added.
