Fried potatoes, coffee, contain carcinogens

　　The monitoring results of the Food Contaminant Monitoring Network of the Ministry of Health show that starchy foods processed at high temperatures (such as fried potato chips and French fries) contain higher acrylamide content. Among them, the average acrylamide content in potato fried foods is four times higher than that in cereal fried foods. Chinese residents eat more fried foods and are exposed to larger amounts. Long-term low-dose exposure is potentially harmful.

　　Acrylamide is a chemical substance that is a raw material for the production of polyacrylamide, which is used for industrial purposes such as sewage purification. Starchy foods are prone to produce acrylamide when cooked at high temperatures (>120°C). Animal testing results show that acrylamide is a possible carcinogen. Epidemiological observations of occupationally exposed people show that long-term low-dose exposure to acrylamide can cause symptoms such as drowsiness, mood and memory changes, hallucinations, and tremors, accompanied by peripheral nerve Sickness (glove-like sensation, sweating, and muscle weakness). Although acrylamide is harmful to human body healthy The impact of this needs further study, but this issue should attract attention.

　　Note: Children’s acrylamide intake is 2-3 times that of adults.

　　According to an assessment of acrylamide intake in 17 countries around the world, children's acrylamide intake based on body weight is 2-3 times that of adults. Among them, the main sources of acrylamide are French fries (16%-30%) and potato chips (6%-46%). coffee 13%-39%, biscuits 10%-20%, bread 10%-30%, and the rest are less than 10%.

　　Beware: Instant coffee also contains carcinogens

　　by china disease Information provided by the Institute of Nutrition and Food Safety of the Center for Prevention and Control shows that among more than 100 samples monitored, the foods with higher acrylamide content are potato fried foods, cereal fried foods, and cereal baked foods. Other foods, such as instant coffee, barley tea, and corn tea, also contain acrylamide.