Just the facts. From the experts.  Acrylamide continues to be a
trending topic in many news outlets. And though you may have
read an article or two on the topic, you might still find
yourself wondering what acrylamide is and whether you should be
concerned. We had similar questions, so we did some research.
You may be surprised what we discovered about this seemingly
frightening word. Here’s what we found out about acrylamide from
food toxicologist, Dr. Carl Winter, PhD, Director, FoodSafe
Program, Extension Food Toxicologist at the University of
California-Davis  What is Acrylamide? Acrylamide is a substance
formed naturally in food. It is created when foods naturally
containing specific sugars and the amino acid asparagine are
heated.  Why is acrylamide bad for people? What are its effects?
Laboratory studies indicate that rats receiving large daily
doses of acrylamide have an increased incidence of cancer.
Lately, there have been lots of articles about acrylamide.
Should consumers be concerned about acryl