Tag: Consumer food safety

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), acrylamide, a chemical that can form during high-temperature cooking of plant-based foods, is a human health concern, though further research is ongoing. This natural byproduct of the Maillard reaction is found in everyday items like potato chips, coffee, and toast. Implementing specific strategies can significantly reduce its presence in the foods you prepare at home.

According to reports, over 10,000 chemicals and additives are allowed in the United States food supply, but the number of substances formally approved by the FDA is a much smaller subset. This complexity makes understanding how many food additives are currently approved in the U.S. by the FDA a nuanced task, requiring an understanding of the formal approval process and the "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) exemption.