I was making my way back to Bangkok yesterday when I spotted this pickup truck, only this time- they're not selling fruits. Instead, the man is selling juice extracted from freshly pressed sugarcanes.
I don't know if any of you have had sugarcane juice before, but if you did- you'd know that it's rather refreshing. However, unlike fruits or vegetables, sugar canes may not be entirely safe when consumed raw. When added to the way it is produced, had the sellers not paid attention to their equipments and sanitary- the juice may turn deadly.
One of the deceases that could be transmitted to you through the consumption of raw sugar cane is Leptospirosis, symptoms include headache, muscle pains, and fever. As a Thai, I have an immune system that is as strong as North Korea Military when it comes to street foods. Although I cannot say the same about my fellow citizen of the world.
I can't give you specific tips because there isn't any. All I can say is, if you want to try sugarcane juice, you should perhaps stand there and observe how it's made before making a purchase.
Now, before you say "that's a lot to go through for a bottle of sugarcane juice"- there are plenty sold in supermarkets: in tightly sealed bottles. I have had some, and I could tell you that they're slightly different. The aroma had been weakened by the process, but you could still enjoy it, if not more, knowing that it is definitely safe to drink.
To put it plainly, it may not be entirely safe to drink raw sugarcane juice, but there is an alternative- had you ever have cravings for it. However, I've been drinking raw sugarcane juice all my life, was never affected negatively. Then again, my body is pretty much used to everything here. You can be a rebel and say <insert slang from 2012 originated from Drake's song that is no longer considered relevant>, but you have to prepare yourselves for what is coming next. Your body may or may not be up for it, you never know. But you and I both know that there's only one way to find out!
I don't know if any of you have had sugarcane juice before, but if you did- you'd know that it's rather refreshing. However, unlike fruits or vegetables, sugar canes may not be entirely safe when consumed raw. When added to the way it is produced, had the sellers not paid attention to their equipments and sanitary- the juice may turn deadly.
One of the deceases that could be transmitted to you through the consumption of raw sugar cane is Leptospirosis, symptoms include headache, muscle pains, and fever. As a Thai, I have an immune system that is as strong as North Korea Military when it comes to street foods. Although I cannot say the same about my fellow citizen of the world.
I can't give you specific tips because there isn't any. All I can say is, if you want to try sugarcane juice, you should perhaps stand there and observe how it's made before making a purchase.
Now, before you say "that's a lot to go through for a bottle of sugarcane juice"- there are plenty sold in supermarkets: in tightly sealed bottles. I have had some, and I could tell you that they're slightly different. The aroma had been weakened by the process, but you could still enjoy it, if not more, knowing that it is definitely safe to drink.
To put it plainly, it may not be entirely safe to drink raw sugarcane juice, but there is an alternative- had you ever have cravings for it. However, I've been drinking raw sugarcane juice all my life, was never affected negatively. Then again, my body is pretty much used to everything here. You can be a rebel and say <insert slang from 2012 originated from Drake's song that is no longer considered relevant>, but you have to prepare yourselves for what is coming next. Your body may or may not be up for it, you never know. But you and I both know that there's only one way to find out!
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