webfact Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 BANGKOK, Sept 9 (TNA) – Acrylamide in coffee emerges naturally during bean roasting and is not harmful to consumers, according to the Food and Drug Administration. The FDA responded to the reports that acrylamide was found in 12 brands of roasted coffee products and 15 brands of instant coffee. The compound was detected in various amounts, with the highest one at 954.47 micrograms per kilogram which breached the safe threshold of the European Union. In fact the Codex Alimentarius Commission which implements the Joint FAO/WHO Food Standards Program and the EU have not set the maximum level of the compound in each kind of food. The safe thresholds of 400μg/kg for roasted coffee and 850 μg/kg for instant coffee are only benchmark levels used for quality control in food processing. Full story: https://tna.mcot.net/english-news-1014191 -- © Copyright Thai News Agency 2022-09-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Monthly car subscription with first-class insurance, 24x7 assistance and more in one price - click here to find out more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted September 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) Never heard of the stuff before https://www.fda.gov/food/chemical-contaminants-food/acrylamide https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/acrylamide-in-coffee Edited September 9, 2022 by Bluespunk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anterian Posted September 9, 2022 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Acrylamide can form naturally from chemical reactions in certain types of starchy foods, after cooking at high temperatures. Some foods with higher levels of acrylamide include French fries, potato chips, foods made from grains (such as breakfast cereals, cookies, and toast), and coffee. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post VinnieK Posted September 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 9, 2022 It's safe until it isn't .. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickudon Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 That's why you do not eat burnt toast. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunLA Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 https://www.food.gov.uk/sites/default/files/media/document/acrylamide.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchfriis Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 On 9/13/2022 at 2:42 PM, rickudon said: That's why you do not eat burnt toast. And my mother's excuse was that burnt toast will give you better singing voice ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Of all the coffee producing countries in the world, and all the coffee consuming countries, why is this subject of such concern to Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted September 15, 2022 Share Posted September 15, 2022 Going by the article, it isn’t. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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