Dried meat : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Avoid!

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis

Information

If you are pregnant, you can eat dried meat provided that it is well cooked. Consumption of dried meat during pregnancy can be a good way to complete your protein intake. However, it is important to ensure that dried meat is well cooked to avoid any risk of food-infection. In addition, it is important to verify that dried meat contains many essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and amino acids. It is also advisable to limit the consumption of dried meat during pregnancy to avoid any excessive consumption of salt and nitrates, which can be harmful to the development of the fetus. In conclusion, it is possible to eat dried meat during pregnancy provided that meat is well cooked and contains essential nutrients and that it is not consumed excessively.

All these recommendations are given as an indication based on ANSES information and cannot replace the advice of a health professional.

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