14 DAY TRIAL // These days gastronomy goes hand in hand with technology to make sure that people who enjoy tasty treats in high-profile restaurants are not exposed to any threats.
The new app was launched by Sierra Club, in an attempt to make sure that sushi ingredients won't follow the already known dangerous trajectory: from power plants to our plates, the New York Times informs.
Safe Sushi takes into consideration 38 species of fish, making sure the clients eager to fill their stomachs will acknowledge the risks and be aware of mercury level displayed by each kind.
Even though a certain kind could reveal a reduced mercury concentration, the app manages to identify the fish coming from unsustainable sources and recommends the clients to avoid consuming it. The app is available both for iPhone and for Android.
Once we start using it, we will notice that maguro and the bluefin tuna have to stay far away from our dinner table, because of their high mercury levels. Hamachi is also a bad choice since it is “unsustainably harvested.”
One other useful App is The Dirty Dozen, that helps us avoid 53 fruits and veggies that appear to keep us healthy yet are actually filled with harmful pesticides; therefore, we have all the tools needed to make smart, eco-conscious choices.