Crispy Killers

Question 1

What is the dangerous substance that the US FDA found?

Answer 1

acrylamide.

Question 2

Where can acrylamide form?

Answer 2

In certain foods or plant-based foods.

Question 3

If eating large amounts of acrylamide, laboratory animals can develop certain ___________.

Answer 3

cancers.

Question 4

Until _______ , no one knew that acrylamide lurked in foods.

Answer 4

2002.

Question 5

What are 4 things that acrylamide can be found in or a role of?

Answer 5

1. groat
2. cement
3. cigarette smoke
4. papermaking

Question 6

What foods can acrylamide be found in?

Answer 6

Potatoes, coffee, toast, cereals, crackers, and french fries.

Question 7

How can acrylamide form?

Answer 7

When foods are cooked at high temps.

Question 8

What two “precursors” form acrylamide?

Answer 8

Sugar and an amino acid called Asparagine.

Question 9

Is asparagine harmful?

Answer 9

No

Question 10

What type of food does acrylamide not form in?

Answer 10

meat or dairy products

Question 11

What percentage of calories that Americans eat has acrylamide?

Answer 11

40%

Question 12

What is an enzyme?

Answer 12

A molecule that aids a chemical reaction.

Question 13

Enzymes can break down ____________.

Answer 13

asparagine

Question 14

Some ways to prevent acrylamide from forming are?

Answer 14

Cutting thicker fries and chips and decreasing frying temps. to 175 degrees celsius.

Question 15

What are some ways to have low acrylamide?

Answer 15

1. Have a balanced diet

2. Make sure your fries or toast are a golden yellow