Effect of Temperature

From: Tareke et al. (2002)

In food:

• Boiling and retorting produce little to no acrylamide

• Frying and baking result in modest to high levels

• Acrylamide levels increase with cooking/processing temperature

Oven-cooked French fries

Oven Temperature (°C)

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