Acrylamide in foodstuffs
Acrylamide is mainly produced in grain and potato products
prepared at high temperatures, such as potato crisps, chips,
Tips for keeping acrylamide to a minimum when preparing food
General
Baking
Biscuits
Oven chips
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toast, bread rolls, bread or fine baked goods (biscuits,
gingerbread, cookies).
Keep cooking times to a minimum.
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Cook meals until they are golden brown, but not too dark.
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Large, thick pieces of food contain less acrylamide.
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With top/bottom heating max. 200 °C.
With 3D hot air or hot air max.180 °C.
With top/bottom heating max. 190 °C.
With 3D hot air or hot air max. 170 °C.
Egg or egg yolk reduces the production of acrylamide.
Spread evenly over the baking tray, in a single layer. Bake at least 400 g per baking tray
so that the chips do not dry out