#DKAI2021 - Nutrisi - SDN Kembangari 02 - Wahyu Jayatri - Tips Memilih Jajanan Sehat dan Aman

Summary

Ayu shares helpful tips for choosing healthy and safe snacks. She emphasizes the importance of cleanliness in food stalls, advising that snacks should be away from dirt, insects, and smoke. Key points include choosing vendors who maintain good hygiene, avoiding brightly colored snacks due to harmful dyes, and ensuring proper packaging. For fried foods, make sure they are cooked with clean oil, and always check packaging labels for expiration dates and approval. Following these tips ensures safer snack choices, contributing to better health.

Takeaways

• 😀 Choose snack vendors in clean areas, away from trash, insects, and pollution.
• 😀 Ensure the snack vendor maintains personal hygiene, including clean clothing and appearance.
• 😀 Avoid snacks with overly bright colors, as they may contain harmful textile dyes.
• 😀 Select snacks that are sealed properly, avoiding those wrapped in used newspapers or other unhygienic materials.
• 😀 If buying fried snacks, ensure they are fried in fresh, clean oil.
• 😀 Check the condition of packaged snack packaging. If damaged, don’t buy it.
• 😀 Always verify the ingredients and nutritional information on snack packaging before purchasing.
• 😀 Ensure the snack has the necessary certifications or approval (e.g., 'izin edar').
• 😀 Always check the expiry date on packaged snacks, and avoid buying those that are past their expiration.
• 😀 Prioritize snacks that are prepared and packaged in hygienic conditions for your health and safety.

Q & A

What is the first tip for choosing healthy and safe snacks?

The first tip is to choose a clean place to buy snacks, avoiding areas near trash, insects, dust, or vehicle fumes.

Why is it important to check the cleanliness of the seller?

It's important to ensure that the seller is clean in both appearance and personal hygiene, as this affects the quality and safety of the snacks.

What should you avoid in snacks based on their color?

Avoid snacks with bright colors, as they may contain harmful textile dyes, which are not good for the body.

How should snacks be packaged to ensure safety?

Snacks should be tightly wrapped and not be packaged in used paper or newspaper to prevent contamination.

What’s the recommendation when buying fried food?

When buying fried food, it is best to choose those that are fried in good quality oil to avoid consuming harmful substances.

Why is it important to check the condition of packaged snack foods?

If the packaging of snack food is damaged or not properly sealed, it should not be bought, as it could be contaminated or unsafe.

What should you check on the packaging of snacks before purchasing?

You should check the snack's nutritional information, expiration date, and whether the packaging is intact.

What does it mean if a snack does not have a valid expiration date or nutritional content listed?

If a snack does not have an expiration date or nutritional content listed, it may not be safe to buy, as it lacks transparency about its safety and quality.

Why is it necessary to verify the official approval or registration of snack products?

It is essential to check for a valid approval or registration (like a food safety certificate or 'izin edar') to ensure that the product meets safety regulations.

What should you do if the snack's expiration date has passed?

If the snack has passed its expiration date, it is best not to buy it, as it could be unsafe to consume.