Part of Technological Processes in the Occurrence of Benzo[a]pyrene in Foods

In Vitro Binding of Benzo[a]pyrene by Extruded Potato Peels

“…Benzo [a]pyrene, also known as 3,4-benzopyrene or B(a)P, is a known mutagen and carcinogen which is widely distributed in the human environment (Adrian et al, 1984). Industrial combustion of organic matter and food processes such as smoking, frying, roasting, and broiling are major sources of B(a)P. B(a)P is readily oxidized by ozone, nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides, and ultraviolet light.…”

“…The occurrence of B(a)P in drinking water and different foods such as fats, cereal products, roasted peanuts, heated oils, and smoke-cured products has been extensively reviewed and studied (Adrian et al, 1984;Kruijf et al, 1987). Levels of B(a)P in foods could range from a few to several hundred parts per billion.…”