Still eating potato chips and drinking instant coffee? A Japanese study claims that there are four foods more carcinogenic than cigarettes. Experts say such a comparison is somewhat inappropriate, however, these four foods are all "junk food," and for your health, it's best to eat them in moderation...
1. Potato Chips
The substance worth noting for its potential carcinogenicity is "acrylamide." This substance is said to be present in foods where the raw materials contain a large amount of carbohydrates and are heated to over 120 degrees Celsius. Since potato chips fully meet the above conditions, both surveys by the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and studies abroad have confirmed that potato chips contain a large amount of acrylamide.
2. French Fries
French fries are also a food rich in acrylamide. Analysis shows that the maximum concentration of acrylamide in french fries is 1.5 times that of potato chips. Don't think that homemade french fries are safe; acrylamide has been detected in both homemade and restaurant-bought fries, so please be careful.
3. Cakes and Pastries
Acrylamide has been detected in cakes and pastries made from wheat at high temperatures, at the same concentration as in potato chips. For those who are very concerned about carcinogens, choosing pastries made at low temperatures should be fine.
4. Instant Coffee
Surprisingly, high concentrations of acrylamide were also found in coffee beans, roasted tea, and roasted barley tea. Since acrylamide is highly soluble in water, it is also present in beverages like coffee, roasted tea, and barley tea extracted in this test. Please be careful.
These are the foods rich in the carcinogenic substance acrylamide. What are your thoughts after reading this? Acrylamide not only causes cancer, but it is also said to affect the nervous system if consumed in large amounts, inhaled, or comes into contact with the skin. This substance is found in tobacco, however, no matter how much you quit smoking, there is still a danger if you consume large amounts of foods rich in acrylamide. Furthermore, acrylamide has also been found in deep-fried vegetables, stir-fried dishes, homemade baked goods, and toast. However, it does not seem to be present in fresh, uncooked ingredients. The report also indicates that it seems not to be found in steamed or boiled foods, or if present, only in trace amounts. Therefore, for those concerned about this, it might be a good idea to put in some effort to find appropriate cooking methods, which could perhaps reduce the risk of cancer.