Top Food Sources of Acrylamide and Cancer Probability

Have you ever heard of acrylamide? It’s a chemical compound used to make polyacrylamide and acrylamide copolymers, which, in turn, are used to manufacture or process several everyday items, including plastic and paper. It’s also a commonly used chemical in treating wastewater and drinking water. Unfortunately, acrylamide’s use is more widespread than most people realize.

According to the Food and Drug Association (FDA), acrylamide is a chemical reaction that forms between sugars and asparagine (an amino acid) in plant-based foods. High-temperature food preparation, such as roasting, frying, and baking, is what causes acrylamide to form – and from this sentence alone, …read more