Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Acrylamide in American Foods

http://www.cspinet.org/new/200206251.html

Acrylamide is a carcinogenic substance. Among the findings:
Acrylamide in Foods: Micrograms per Serving
Water, 8 oz., EPA limit 0.12
Boiled Potatoes, 4 oz. <3
Old El Paso Taco Shells, 3, 1.1oz. 1
Ore Ida French Fries (uncooked), 3 oz. 5
Ore Ida French Fries (baked), 3 oz. 28
Honey Nut Cheerios, 1 oz. 6
Cheerios, 1 oz. 7
Tostitos Tortilla Chips, 1 oz. 5
Fritos Corn Chips, 1 oz. 11
Pringles Potato Crisps, 1 oz. 25
Wendy’s French Fries, Biggie, 5.6 oz. 39
KFC Potato Wedges, Jumbo, 6.2 oz. 52
Burger King French Fries, large, 5.7 oz. 59
McDonald’s French Fries, large, 6.2 oz. 82

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