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Dangers Associated With Suya - Must Read!! by izzyu(m): 12:19pm On Oct 11, 2015
Suya as it is being made and sold in many places should not be eaten because of the risks and dangers associated. I will try as much as possible to explain this in very simple and clear terms. This is to enable even a layman read and understand the message of this post. I promise not to mention terms such terms as benz[a]anthracene, Fasciola hepatica and Taenia saginata. In fact, forget I mentioned those three. All I just want you to know are the risks and dangers associated with eating just any Suya.
What is Suya?
If you are reading this, you probably know what Suya is. But by way of definition, Suya is a spicy skewered meat which is a popular food item in various parts of Nigeria and is enjoyed as a delicacy in many parts of West Africa. It is traditionally prepared by the Hausa people of northern Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, and some parts of Sudan.

Health and Safety Issues Associated With Suya Consumption

Forget the dirty environment and poor or zero hygiene conditions in which Suya is made and handled in many places in Nigeria, there are other dangers that are inherent in the consumption of Suya – those that many would never know unless they are Food professional or have come across an article like this that explains it.
1. Suya and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Click 2 below to navigate to the second page to see other reasons Suya is not so good for us…
1. Suya and Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs)
You know when they say Cigarette kills? It is majorly due to the PAHs they contain. Many Suya sellers make their Suya by burning all sort of woods and charcoal to make their fire. Some even throw in such things as plastics to make their ember burn brighter in order to cook the Suya meat. Many of these materials burning under the meat contain these Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons — and do you know what these PAHs do in the body after enough consumption or exposure?

1. Some PAHs are chemical carcinogens (cancer-causing compounds) while seven PAH compounds have also been classified as probable human carcinogens.
2. Some PAH compounds are mutagens. Mutagen is a physical or chemical agent that changes the genetic material (DNA).
3. According to a finding, reported in an article on health.usnews.com, high prenatal exposure to PAH is associated with lower IQ and childhood asthma.

Read more: https://penmyth./2015/10/11/dangers-associated-with-eating-suya/
Re: Dangers Associated With Suya - Must Read!! by Bolade005: 12:21pm On Oct 11, 2015
Abeg something must kill a man.

Have you tasted Iwe Iroyin Suya before?, that's where they make the best Suya in Nigeria.
Re: Dangers Associated With Suya - Must Read!! by deewhone(f): 12:23pm On Oct 11, 2015
Ah! And I like this thing like mad
Re: Dangers Associated With Suya - Must Read!! by DaBullIT(m): 1:12pm On Oct 11, 2015
I like am pass kilishi

because Kilishi dey always spoil my teeth

But like the guy said , na one thing dey kill person
Re: Dangers Associated With Suya - Must Read!! by otukpo(f): 1:46pm On Oct 11, 2015
If you are a suya consumer, just gradually reduce the consumption to the barest minimum. From once in a month to once in a year.
Re: Dangers Associated With Suya - Must Read!! by Opinedecandid(m): 1:53pm On Oct 11, 2015
@op, do you sincerely mean the above piece will be understood by an averagely educated man, not just a lay man in your village?

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Re: Dangers Associated With Suya - Must Read!! by jonathanOz: 3:30pm On Oct 11, 2015
deewhone:
Ah! And I like this thing like mad
Don't worry, just follow me and I'll always give you the less dangerous suya- my meat. Its sweet

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