Update on acrylamide levels in food from monitoring years 2007 to 2010

Author (Corporate)	European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)
Series Title	EFSA Journal
Series Details	2012;10(10):2938
Publication Date	2012
Content Type	Report
	The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), in October 2012, published its annual update report on acrylamide levels in food in 25 European countries. Acrylamide is a chemical contaminant produced during food processing. It typically forms in starchy food products such as potato crisps, French fries (chips), bread, biscuits and coffee, during high-temperature processing, including frying, baking and roasting.
Source Link	Primary Source http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/efsajournal/pub/2938.htm
Related Links	EFSA: News, 23.10.12: Acrylamide levels in food largely unchanged states EFSA’s latest report http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/press/news/121023.htm EFSA: Topics: Acrylamide http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/acrylamide.htm
Subject Categories	Business and Industry
Countries / Regions	Europe