What if the desiccant in the food packaging bag is eaten by mistake
In the packaging of goods we buy everyday, especially in food packaging bags, we can always see some small things with the words of desiccant or deoxidizer. This small thing can be seen in many candies, biscuits, snacks and dried fruits, which helps to protect the taste of the product or prolong the edible life. In order to prolong the service life of some items, the package desiccant can also be put into the package of items. Children at home may put desiccant / deoxidizer into their mouth because of curiosity. What will be the impact of eating it according to the manufacturer of food packaging bag? What to do after eating by mistake?
There are four common desiccants on the market.
Transparent silica gel desiccant. It's non-toxic. A small amount of ingestion will not cause any impact on the human body, nor does it need any treatment. If you eat too much by mistake, it will block the trachea. Please see a doctor in time. It is worth noting that a bead shaped silica gel desiccant with color is added with some color indicating substances, which may be slightly toxic. If you eat by mistake, please drink milk immediately and closely observe the person who eats by mistake for a period of time. If you have any other discomfort, please see a doctor.
Silicon desiccant
Gray particles gray particles or gravel are usually mineral desiccants. The raw material of mineral desiccant is usually natural minerals, similar to soil, non-toxic and harmless. Drink water or dilute milk after eating.
Mineral desiccant.
White powder desiccant, one is calcium chloride desiccant, the other is calcium oxide desiccant. Calcium chloride desiccant is generally calcium chloride powder and starch powder. This kind of desiccant is salt in chemical property, and only becomes hydrated calcium chloride after moisture absorption. After ingestion, it is basically harmless to human body. Drink water or milk to dilute. In addition, the commonly used household hygroscopic box is usually a white granular calcium chloride desiccant, which is non-toxic. If it is diluted by drinking water by mistake. On the other hand, calcium oxide will turn into calcium bicarbonate when it meets with water, which is a strong alkali and corrosive. If you eat by mistake, drink water immediately to dilute it, and then see a doctor.
Calcium chloride desiccant
Deoxidizer is common in food packaging bags. Brown ferric oxide is only a little irritant and can be diluted by drinking water. Unless they deliberately take large amounts, they will have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. The possibility of iron poisoning needs to be considered and medical treatment must be sought as soon as possible.
Common deoxidizer.
Desiccant plays an important role in preventing moisture absorption and deterioration of food and prolonging the shelf life of food. Although there are potential safety and health hazards under unexpected circumstances, it is not a scourge. In fact, regardless of the composition of the desiccant, it is basically safe as long as it is not damaged, not contaminated with water and not eaten by mistake. Therefore, for adults, the key is to fulfill their educational supervision responsibilities, keep children away from it, do not misuse, do not eat by mistake, and avoid injury.
There are four common desiccants on the market.
Transparent silica gel desiccant. It's non-toxic. A small amount of ingestion will not cause any impact on the human body, nor does it need any treatment. If you eat too much by mistake, it will block the trachea. Please see a doctor in time. It is worth noting that a bead shaped silica gel desiccant with color is added with some color indicating substances, which may be slightly toxic. If you eat by mistake, please drink milk immediately and closely observe the person who eats by mistake for a period of time. If you have any other discomfort, please see a doctor.
Silicon desiccant
Gray particles gray particles or gravel are usually mineral desiccants. The raw material of mineral desiccant is usually natural minerals, similar to soil, non-toxic and harmless. Drink water or dilute milk after eating.
Mineral desiccant.
White powder desiccant, one is calcium chloride desiccant, the other is calcium oxide desiccant. Calcium chloride desiccant is generally calcium chloride powder and starch powder. This kind of desiccant is salt in chemical property, and only becomes hydrated calcium chloride after moisture absorption. After ingestion, it is basically harmless to human body. Drink water or milk to dilute. In addition, the commonly used household hygroscopic box is usually a white granular calcium chloride desiccant, which is non-toxic. If it is diluted by drinking water by mistake. On the other hand, calcium oxide will turn into calcium bicarbonate when it meets with water, which is a strong alkali and corrosive. If you eat by mistake, drink water immediately to dilute it, and then see a doctor.
Calcium chloride desiccant
Deoxidizer is common in food packaging bags. Brown ferric oxide is only a little irritant and can be diluted by drinking water. Unless they deliberately take large amounts, they will have symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea. The possibility of iron poisoning needs to be considered and medical treatment must be sought as soon as possible.
Common deoxidizer.
Desiccant plays an important role in preventing moisture absorption and deterioration of food and prolonging the shelf life of food. Although there are potential safety and health hazards under unexpected circumstances, it is not a scourge. In fact, regardless of the composition of the desiccant, it is basically safe as long as it is not damaged, not contaminated with water and not eaten by mistake. Therefore, for adults, the key is to fulfill their educational supervision responsibilities, keep children away from it, do not misuse, do not eat by mistake, and avoid injury.
