Avoid Acrylamide: FDA Warns Against Chemical Found in Many Fried Foods

One week after proposing the removal of trans fats from food, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is targeting another fattening – and potentially harmful – ingredient: acrylamide. Acrylamide is a chemical that forms in many plant-based foods during high-temperature cooking, such as frying or baking. It is often found in French fries, cereals, crackers and many other food products.
Source: RWJF News Digest - Public Health - Category: American Health Source Type: news