Friday, August 20, 2010
World Health Organisation warns of cancer causing chemical acrylamide in hot chips
The main source of energy supplement, carbohydrates are proven to contain chemical acrylamide which can trigger cancers when they are cooked, fried or roasted under high temperature, usually above 120C. This research has been conducted by WHO and the acrylamide is found in roasted potatoes, potato crisps, coffee and cereal-based products, including biscuits and toasted bread. This statement has been agreed by UN and Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). FSANZ is now working closely with industry to reduce the level of acrylamide in food. FSANZ recommended public to consume a a balanced diet high in fruits and vegetables. Meanwhile, manufacturers should decrease the amount of acrylamide by increasing the surface area of potatoes and partially boil them before deep frying.
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ReplyDeleteAfter reading this news, it is really a solid fact that we cannot deny many of the food we consume are the main culprit that lead us to cancer! The food mentioned above are those favourite food by most of the people around the world regardless races and nations. However, can people stop consuming these staple food? Personally I don't think so. So,, what is the solution to this issue?
ReplyDeleteNow it it the headache time for scientists and chemists!What we can do is only reminding ourselves to reduce its consumption if we manage to do so...xD