Former Big Brother Naija housemate and medical physician, Tjay has warned Nigerians in regards to the doable well being dangers of consuming shawa fish, claiming that the favored dried fish might comprise mould, cancer-linked chemical compounds 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 comprise polycyclic fragrant hydrocarbons, which he described as carcinogenic.
He warned that soaking the fish doesn’t essentially take away the substances, regardless of its recognition 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 customers to soak the fish for at the least 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.
