Liver foam : Can I eat this while pregnant? Can my baby eat this?

Pregnant woman 🤰

Avoid!

Risk

Listeriosis - toxoplasmosis.

Information

Liver mousse is a very popular traditional dish. Although delicious, it can be dangerous for pregnant women. Liver foam contains significant amounts of toxic substances that can affect the health of the fetus. Consequently, it is strongly advised against pregnant women to eat liver foam. The liver foam contains high quantities of salt and nitrates, which are toxic substances for the body. In pregnant women, these substances can cause developmental disorders and malformations in the fetus. In addition, liver foam also contains toxins which are not destroyed during cooking and which can contaminate the fetus if they are consumed by the mother. Therefore, it is strongly recommended for pregnant women not to eat liver foam. If they must absolutely eat it, it is advisable to choose a liver foam without nitrate and without salt. Pregnant women should also be careful to cook the liver foam to destroy bacteria and toxins before consuming it. In conclusion, although liver foam is a tasty dish, it is strongly advised against pregnant women to consume it. If you nevertheless decide to eat liver foam, be sure to choose a version without nitrate and salt and cook it over very high heat.

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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