21/03/2016: FDA releases guidelines on reducing acrylamide in bakery products

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Based on studies in laboratory animals using high doses, some authorities hold that acrylamide in foods may be of concern to consumer health.  Acrylamide is formed in some foods - including bakery products - at the high temperatures experienced during some forms of cooking.

Therefore, the United States Food and Drug Administration has released a set of non-binding recommendations to help food manufacturers reduce the levels of this chemical in their products.

The recommendations include:

• Using alternative raising agents to ammonium bicarbonate - while also avoiding any increase in sodium levels
• Using reducing (rather than non-reducing) sugars with a lower fructose content
• Only adding sugar coatings after toasting a product
• Using yeast fermentation
• Calcium supplements - but avoiding calcium propionate

There are many more - have a read for yourself and decide what you think. You can visit the FDA site and download the recommendations HERE.

 

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