HOW WIE END UP WITH ACRYLAMIDE IN OUR FOOD .

ACRYLAMIDE (C3H3ONH2) is a chemical that is produced naturally in starchy foods when cooked at high temperatures.it is also manufactured industrially for use in production of polyacrylamide gels,which are use for various purposes,including treatment of drinking water and waste water.

 Any carbohydrate that is roasted,toasted,Baked,broiled or fried pontentially contains acrylamide. this is not addictives, it is a chemical formed on a daily basis in our day to day cooking in our kitchen.

EFFECTS:high dosage of this chemical have been connected to nervous system and cancer.Reseach suggest an increased risk of ovarian ,uterine, and kidney cancer.another showed mothers who eat high amount of acrylamide had babies with reduced birth weight.

FOODS TO BEWARE OF:potatoes, toasted cereal, bread, potato chips, crackers, cookies,french fries.The browner they are the more content of acrylamide formed

Frying produce most acrylamide.roasting  and baking better,steaming and boiling is the best when it comes to acrylamide formation.Always avoid the crust of your food when baked most esp in bread .

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SHOCKING HEALTH THREAT IN YOUR FOOD

1,BROMINATED VEGETABLE OILor BVO is vegetable oil that has atoms of the element BROMINE bonded to it, is essentially vegetable oil treated with the high-density element bromine. BVO was originally created as a flame retardant for children’s clothes and mattresses.the sad news is its added to our favorite sodas and energy drink in market.

WHY IT IS ADDED TO OUR DRINK: soda manufacturers started adding BVO  to help prevent the flavouring from seperating and floating to the surface on the shelf. BVO is an emulsifier used to spread the fruit and coloring elements of the liquid evenly, giving citrus drinks a  natural appearance and keeping the flavors evenly distributed.

 SIDE EFFECT: However,there are case reports of adverse effects associated with excessive consumption of BVO  containing products,one case reported that a man who consumed one to four liter of soda containing  BVO on a daily basis experienced memory loss. One case reported  tremors,tatigue,loss of muscle coordination,headaches,and ptosis of the right eyellid,bromism.

ADVISE;it is very important to check the  ingredients use in your sodas and energy drinks before you consume.watch out for BVO and other chemicals that are threat to your health.