Tag: Smoked food health risks

The World Health Organization has classified processed meats, including smoked varieties, as Group 1 carcinogens. The process that gives smoked food its distinctive flavor involves exposing it to smoke, which contains numerous compounds, some of which are harmful to human health. These potentially dangerous substances can cling to the food's surface and, when consumed regularly, may increase the risk of certain diseases.

According to nutrition experts, the act of smoking meat itself does not inherently add calories to chicken. The overall caloric impact of smoked chicken depends almost entirely on the rubs, sauces, and skin that are included during the preparation and cooking process, and whether additional fat is rendered off during the long cooking time.