Omsk vendors supplied hazardous dairy items to social establishments.
** slaughterhouse cheese scandal in Omsk uncovered**
In Omsk, two dairy suppliers to social facilities have been found to be skirting product safety regulations, as reported by the Omsk department of Rosselkhoznadzor's press service. The violations range from questionable fat-acid ratios in milk to the use of a prohibited enzyme called "meat glue" or microbial transglutaminase (mTG) in cottage cheese.
At one producer, an irregular fat-acid balance was discovered in their milk supply. On the other hand, LLC "Syradel" was found to be using mTG in their cottage cheese products. This enzyme modifies protein molecule structures and is more commonly associated with meat processing.
These violations can have potential detrimental effects on public health. They have been linked to gastrointestinal issues and cardiovascular diseases. As a consequence, the involved establishments have received warnings, and their product conformity declarations have been temporarily withdrawn.
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In terms of health risks related to mTG in cottage cheese, it's important to consider the potential for bacterial contamination, increased gluten sensitivity and related allergic load, as well as digestive issues for vulnerable individuals. However, the primary concerns would typically revolve around potential bacterial contamination and proper handling practices rather than the enzyme itself. There is limited evidence of mTG being commonly used in cottage cheese, but if it were present, the aforementioned risks might be comparable to those associated with its use in meat products.
What about the safety of health-and-wellness, particularly nutrition, when it comes to the use of microbial transglutaminase (mTG) in cottage cheese, given its more common association with meat processing? Could the use of this enzyme in cottage cheese have similar health implications as in meat products, such as gastrointestinal issues or cardiovascular diseases?
