White particles in canned fish not mold, normal fat, says expert

Matichon•Society•6d ago

Reader Briefing

Expert clarifies that white particles found in canned fish are normal fat deposits, not mold, and are safe to consume.

•Dr. Jesdapong Deuangdophiphan, a biology lecturer at Chulalongkorn University, addressed concerns about white particles in canned fish.
•The white particles are identified as solidified sardine fat, a result of high-quality fish with accumulated fat.
•Both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirm these fat crystals are safe for consumption.

•Roc. Dr. Jesdapong Deuangdourpaphon posted on Facebook to provide information about white particles in canned fish.
•The white particles are confirmed to be sardine fat globules, which is normal for fish with high fat content.
•Annie Brook, a famous actress, raised public concern by posting about finding white particles in canned fish she purchased.
•On May 7, a reporter contacted Roc. Dr. Jesdapong Deuangdourpaphon for clarification on the issue.
•The company Sam Mae Krua explained that sardines are marine fish with a high fat content, leading to fat accumulation and visible white pellets.
•The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency have verified that fat crystals in canned seafood are edible and harmless.
•Heating canned fish, for example in a microwave for 1-2 minutes at medium-high heat, will dissolve the fat particles.
•Consumers can safely eat canned fish with these fat particles, especially after heating, without any health risks.

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Roc. Dr. Jesdapong Deuangdophiphan

"The white particles in canned fish are just fat globules."

เม็ดขาวๆ ในปลากระป๋อง เป็นเพียงแค่ก้อนไขมัน ครับ

Roc. Dr. Jesdapong Deuangdophiphan

"No need to worry, they are just 'sardine fat' that has solidified into pellets."

ไม่ต้องกังวลครับ มันเป็นแค่ "ไขมันปลาซาร์ดีน" ที่จับเป็นเม็ด

Sam Mae Krua

"Because sardines are marine fish with a relatively high fat content."

เนื่องจากปลาซาร์ดีน เป็นปลาทะเลที่มีปริมาณไขมันค่อนข้างมาก

Aj. Jes(อ.เจษฎ์)

Expert and lecturer at Chulalongkorn University who clarified the nature of white particles in canned fish.

Annie Brook(แอนนี่ บรู๊ค)

Famous actress whose social media post about white particles in canned fish sparked public discussion.

Roc. Dr. Jesdapong Deuangdophiphan(รศ.ดร.เจษฎา เด่นดวงบริพันธ์)

Lecturer in the Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, who provided expert analysis on canned fish.

Jessada Denduangboripant

The Facebook profile of Roc. Dr. Jesdapong Deuangdophiphan, used for public announcements.

Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University(คณะวิทยาศาสตร์ จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย)

The academic institution where Roc. Dr. Jesdapong Deuangdophiphan is a lecturer.

Chulalongkorn University(จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย)ℹ️

The university where Roc. Dr. Jesdapong Deuangdophiphan is affiliated.

Sam Mae Krua(สามแม่ครัว)

A company that provided an explanation regarding the fat content in sardines.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration(องค์การอาหารและยาของสหรัฐอเมริกา)ℹ️

A U.S. government agency that confirmed the safety of fat crystals in canned seafood.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration(U.S.Food and Drug Administration)ℹ️

The U.S. regulatory body that validated the edibility of fat crystals in canned seafood.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency(สำนักงานการตรวจสอบอาหารแห่งแคนาดา)ℹ️

A Canadian agency that provided verification on the safety of fat crystals found in canned food.

Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)ℹ️

The Canadian authority that confirmed that fat crystals in processed seafood are safe to eat.