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Acrylamide in Food and Cancer Risk (FS 3.96)
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Inventory Number:
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F082
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Type of Publication:
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Other
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Audience:
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General Public
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Language:
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English
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Abstract:
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This fact sheet reviews research about a possible connection between acrylamide in food and cancer risk. Acrylamide is a chemical that is used primarily for industrial purposes. It has been found in certain foods, with especially high levels in potato chips, French fries, and other food products produced by high-temperature cooking. National Cancer Institute Fact Sheet 3.96.
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