Toxické účinky akrylamidu a jeho výskyt v potravinách
Klíčová slova:
akrylamid, Maillardova reakce, toxicita, riziková potravina, preventivní opatřeníAbstrakt
Acrylamide is a potential carcinogen. Several toxicological studies have demonstrated its genotoxic carcinogenicity in animals thus indicating potential human health risks. It is present in several carbohydrate-rich foods on frying, baking and roasting at temperatures higher than 120 °C. Most of the acrylamide dietary exposure has its origin in potato products, coffee, bakery products and chocolate. Acrylamide forms in potato products during their processing, retail, catering and home preparation.