The chemical acrylamide, or acrylic amide, is a white, odorless, crystal compound. It has the chemical formula C 3 H 5 NO. It’s used to make plastics and treat wastewater, among other things ...

A new tool aimed at monitoring acrylamide formation during food processing can offer rapid detection of the chemical, claims a research group in France. Researchers at the Institute Polytechnique ...

We have reason to think that acrylamide, in high doses, can cause cancer and could be toxic. But there's no evidence that we should worry about the amount of acrylamide in coffee.

Back in 2002, news that acrylamide, a carcinogen in animals, had been found in some foods set off a bit of a panic. Now the FDA has issued a new warning on the chemical in food. But here's the ...

Following a comprehensive review, EFSA has published its scientific opinion on acrylamide in food. Experts from EFSA's Panel on Contaminants in the Food Chain (CONTAM) have reconfirmed previous ...

Since up to 40% of the calories we consume contain acrylamide, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association, it’s worth exploring some of the other ways to reduce it where we can.

Studies have shown that in animals, acrylamide can damage DNA and cause cancer, McCullough told Live Science. Because of this evidence in animals, the International Agency for Research on Cancer ...

Tips for reducing acrylamide exposure when preparing food at home: Store potatoes in a dry place–not the refrigerator. Prepare toast and potatoes to a light golden brown color.

When tested in a production line of chilled French Fries, the researchers report that asparaginase-treated products had acrylamide levels below the limits of detection, compared with levels of between ...