8 reasons why momos are dangerous for you

Momo is a type of steamed bun with some form of filling. 

Momo has become a traditional delicacy in Nepal, Tibet and among Nepalese/Tibetan communities in Bhutan, as well as Sikkim state and Darjeeling district of India. It is one of the most popular fast foods in Nepal. Momos have also spread to other countries like United States (some parts).

1. Why not to eat momos?

These round soft dough balls called momos, that are filled with juicy stuffings and served with a spicy, pungent dip, are the delight of all street food lovers. But they are dangerous for health and cause ailments with long term impact on health. Here are 8 reasons why you should not eat momos unless you are absolutely sure about their quality.

2. They are made of chemical laced dough

Momos are made with refined flour, treated with chemicals like Azodicarbonamide, Chlorinegas, Benzoyl Peroxide, and other bleaches. These chemicals can damage the pancreas and cause diabetes.

3. Meat of dead animals

In quite a few researches and reports it has been found that the fillings inside the momos, specially the ones you get in cheap road side shops are made of the meat of diseased and already dead chicken that is bought at a very cheap rate by these vendors.

4. Uncooked and unwashed vegetables

The vegetables inside the momos are of poor quality and unhygienic and home to bacteria like e-coli that can cause severe infection.

5. Momo-chutney is too spicy

For the most part, red chillis are good for your health, that is, if they are not processed chilli powders. However, one cannot be sure about the quality used by local momo-vendors. Also, an over-consumption of spicy foods is suspected to cause bleeding hemorrhoids or piles.

6. They may have MSG

Momos are most likely to contain mono-sodium glutamate (MSG) which not only leads to obesity but also causes a string of other health issues like nervous disorder, sweating, chest pain nausea and palpitations.

7. Source of dangerous tapeworm

Momos are stuffed with cabbage which if not cooked properly can have spores of tapeworm which can reach the brain and lodge there and grow eventually, causing life-threatening condition.