Maybe I didn't know this before because i don't eat the food that it's in, but today I found out borax is used in the meat balls, some jellies and desserts. The person that told me said the government has said it will fine any one caught using it as a food ingredient but no one official ever comes and checks and so therefore it is used systematically in food preparation. When I asked other Thai friends they confirmed the same thing but couldn't understand why I thought this was so terrible!!!

Have put this is the general section as I'm sure not everyone reads the food section.

Any experience or thoughts on this?

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It is used as a food additive in certain countries and banned in others, as far as I am aware it can cause liver cancer with long term consumption

At least you won't get any Termite's inside you.

I read somewhere on the internet about a guy who eats a spoonful a day, says it keeps him healthy. To each their own.

Just as long as they don't put bromide in my tea.

Dyslexics should note that he's fine

Stop Complaining and go with the flow

Stop Complaining and go with the flow

Stop complaining?.... where is the complaint here.... apart from your own complaint?

Is it so strange that this guy wants to look after his personal heath?

I tell you what.... You treat your own health the way you want to, and if it ends up sending you to an early grave writhing for months in agony, then that will be your own daft fault..... But at least you went with the flow eh?..... And leave other people to judge how they want to control their own health concerns and destines without criticism from people like yourself.

So? Borax in small quantities is good, even necessary way to get boron into the body. You might want to find out how much is in these products.

Stop Complaining and go with the flow

Stop complaining?.... where is the complaint here.... apart from your own complaint?

Is it so strange that this guy wants to look after his personal heath?

I tell you what.... You treat your own health the way you want to, and if it ends up sending you to an early grave writhing for months in agony, then that will be your own daft fault..... But at least you went with the flow eh?..... And leave other people to judge how they want to control their own health concerns and destines without criticism from people like yourself.

Sheep like to go with the flow... The last thing I want be is a sheep!

What a borax thread.

Many people including me take borax everyday as a supplement ,google it and you might become a believer.

Many people including me take borax everyday as a supplement ,google it and you might become a believer.

I did GoogIe it and this was about the best Wikipedia could say for it

"Indonesia it is a common, but forbidden, additive to such foods as noodles, bakso (meatballs), and steamed rice. The country's Directorate of Consumer Protection warns of the risk of liver cancer with high consumption over a period of 5–10 years"

It did say it had some multivitamin in it.

Nothing was said about traces of it. It was always bad in a heavy dosage.

Many people including me take borax everyday as a supplement ,google it and you might become a believer.

I have just had a quick Google and as far as I can see it depletes more riboflavin, magnesium and calcium that's it provides good things in the body, and this is a list of the top ten foods that contain boron

1. Dried Fruits: Raisins are the riches sources of boron (4.5mg/100g), other good sources are apricots, prunes, and dates.

2. Nuts: Almonds tops the list of boron rich nuts providing 2.2mg/100, but hazel nuts, brazil nuts, walnuts, and cashews are extremely good sources too.

3. Avocados: Avocados can be introduced in many kid friendly recipes, and provide 2.1 mg of boron per 100g.

4. Peanut Butter: Peanut butter s any kids go to snack, it is also rich in boron (1.9mg/100g)

5. Lentils: Lentils, beans, and other leguminous foods can provide around 0.71mg of boron per 100g.

6. Fruits: Fruits like red grapes, apples, pear, peaches, orange, bananas, and their juices are good sources of boron.

7. Honey: Honey can be used as a sugar replacement for children, as it is healthy and also rich in boron (0.51mg/100g).

8. Olives: Olives fresh or dried provides 0.35mg of boron per 100g serving.

9. Wheat and Oat Bran: Bran is not only nutritious, but also a god source of boron.

10. Vegetables: Broccoli, carrots, onions, and potatoes are boron rich vegetables.

And with so many countries banning it I'm struggling to see the benefit?

Do you really think that anything that you eat is safe ?

STOP DREAMING !!!!

this sounds like an infomercial for someone with OP with an interesting name.

Op, go ask your local fish ball seller if their fish balls contain only fish - please report back with your findings.

At no point did I say I thought they only contained fish, at no point did I say I thought all food was safe to eat in Thailand, as usual more moronic answers to a sensible post. Do you guys ever come out of your cave for daylight? That was rhetorical, just in case you can't grasp that it means it don't answer.

If you left a sensible response obviously this won't apply.

that is by far not the only substance that shouldn't be in the food.

I thought borax was a viking.

So how are we to know if it's on the food or not? Are you suggesting OP that we should give up food all together? Lol

I thought borax was a viking.

vikings shouldn't be in meatballs as well

So how are we to know if it's on the food or not? Are you suggesting OP that we should give up food all together? Lol

No I'm not suggesting that, I offered information for those that didn't already know, I asked for others experience from those that did know. Knowledge is power, the more we know the better choices we can make. I'm fully aware of dangers in many foods, that didn't happen overnight, and it happened because I researched or because I read useful snippets of information just like this post. What is your problem? Apart from leaving idiotic replies.....

I thought borax was a viking.

Isn't that b ollox the Viking ?

So how are we to know if it's on the food or not? Are you suggesting OP that we should give up food all together? Lol

No I'm not suggesting that, I offered information for those that didn't already know, I asked for others experience from those that did know. Knowledge is power, the more we know the better choices we can make. I'm fully aware of dangers in many foods, that didn't happen overnight, and it happened because I researched or because I read useful snippets of information just like this post. What is your problem? Apart from leaving idiotic replies.....

What's next, you gonna post about pesticides on veggies and fruits? Msg? Sugar?

So how are we to know if it's on the food or not? Are you suggesting OP that we should give up food all together? Lol

No I'm not suggesting that, I offered information for those that didn't already know, I asked for others experience from those that did know. Knowledge is power, the more we know the better choices we can make. I'm fully aware of dangers in many foods, that didn't happen overnight, and it happened because I researched or because I read useful snippets of information just like this post. What is your problem? Apart from leaving idiotic replies.....

What's next, you gonna post about pesticides on veggies and fruits? Msg? Sugar?

Even if only 1 person that didn't know there was borax in some of the fish/meat ball products reads this post and then goes on to make an informed decision then in my book it's been worth posting. Most people know about msg, sugar and pesticides but I imagine a very small percentage don't know about borax. So stop being a moron, you're showing yourself up.

Now Now, don't post angry. Can't wait for tomorrow's topic.,..

Now Now, don't post angry. Can't wait for tomorrow's topic.,..

Maybe the OP is lacking borax in his diet hence the reason for the temper tantrums

thank you for the information you have provided caitlinhappymeal unless people like you post these things we would never know

So how are we to know if it's on the food or not? Are you suggesting OP that we should give up food all together? Lol

enjoy your meal and keep your head in the sand