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There seems to have been quite a bit written about how anything that's browned during cooking probably creates a certain amount of carcinogenic chemicals. And

by vba616 5y ago

There seems to have been quite a bit written about how anything that's browned during cooking probably creates a certain amount of carcinogenic chemicals. And a substantial amount of litigation and regulation related to this one in particular: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrylamide https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acrylamide "Although researchers are still unsure of the precise mechanisms by which acrylamide forms in foods,[24] many believe it is a byproduct of the Maillard reaction. In fried or baked goods, acrylamide may be produced by the reaction between asparagine and reducing sugars (fructose, glucose, etc.) or reactive carbonyls at temperatures above 120 °C (248 °F)" It says there was actually litigation over whether coffee should have a Proposition 65 warning in California due to acrylamide, and it was upheld. So clearly, anything that isn't boiled and is baked or fried in any way causes cancer in California at least.

senectus1 5y ago
Its so ridiculous I feel I've wasted my time writing how ridiculous it is.
- vba616 5y ago
  It's important to have a sense of proportion. It seems to be at the level of multi-million-dollar litigation and not multi-billion-dollar litigation. If you were concerned about french fries, there is hope: "Pre-treatment of potato slices by asparaginase prior to frying reduced the acrylamide contents in the processed chips up to 81% compared to untreated control." What the hell is asparaginase? It seems to be a GRAS chemical produced from recombinant E. Coli, used in food manufacturing, because it's...better than acrylamide one assumes? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asparaginase https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asparaginase "As a medication, L-asparaginase is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).[3] It is given by injection into a vein, muscle, or under the skin.[3] A pegylated version is also available.[5] In food manufacturing it is used to decrease acrylamide.[4] Common side effects when used by injection include allergic reactions, pancreatitis, blood clotting problems, high blood sugar, kidney problems, and liver dysfunction.[3] Use in pregnancy may harm the baby"

by vba616 5y ago

senectus1 5y ago

Its so ridiculous I feel I've wasted my time writing how ridiculous it is.

vba616 5y ago
It's important to have a sense of proportion. It seems to be at the level of multi-million-dollar litigation and not multi-billion-dollar litigation. If you were concerned about french fries, there is hope: "Pre-treatment of potato slices by asparaginase prior to frying reduced the acrylamide contents in the processed chips up to 81% compared to untreated control." What the hell is asparaginase? It seems to be a GRAS chemical produced from recombinant E. Coli, used in food manufacturing, because it's...better than acrylamide one assumes? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asparaginase https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asparaginase "As a medication, L-asparaginase is used to treat acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).[3] It is given by injection into a vein, muscle, or under the skin.[3] A pegylated version is also available.[5] In food manufacturing it is used to decrease acrylamide.[4] Common side effects when used by injection include allergic reactions, pancreatitis, blood clotting problems, high blood sugar, kidney problems, and liver dysfunction.[3] Use in pregnancy may harm the baby"