Chemistry and Safety of Acrylamide in Food

by Mendel Friedman

Book Overview

Reports that heat processing of foods induces the formation of acrylamide heightened interest in the chemistry, biochemistry, and safety of this compound. Acrylamide-induced neurotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, genotoxicity, and carcinogenicity are potential human health risks based on animal studies. Because exposure of humans to acrylamide can come from both external sources and the diet, there exists a need to develop a better understanding...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1441936726
• ISBN13: 9781441936721
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 466 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.0" x 10.0"