Tips for Roasting and Braising
The roast is too dark and the crack-
ling is burned in places, and/or the
roast is too dry.
The crackling is too thin.
The roast looks good but the juices
are burnt.
The roast looks good but the juices
are too clear and watery.
The meat gets burned during brais-
ing.
Acrylamide in foodstuffs
Acrylamide is mainly produced in grain and potato products prepared at high temperatures, such as potato crisps,
chips, sliced bread, bread rolls, bread or fine baked goods (biscuits, gingerbread, spiced biscuit).
Tips for keeping acrylamide to a minimum
General
Baking
Biscuits
Oven chips
Check the shelf position and temperature. Select a lower temperature the next time and reduce the roasting
time if necessary.
Increase the temperature or switch on the grill briefly at the end of the roasting time.
Next time, use a smaller roasting dish and add more liquid if necessary.
Next time, use a larger roasting dish and add less liquid if necessary.
The roasting dish and lid must fit together well and close properly.
Reduce the temperature and add more liquid when braising if necessary.
Keep cooking times as short as possible.
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Cook food until it is 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 at max. 200 °C.
With hot air at max. 180 °C.
With top/bottom heating at max. 190 °C.
With hot air at max. 170 °C.
Egg or egg yolk reduces the production of acrylamide.
Spread out a single layer evenly on the baking tray. Cook at least 400 g at once on a baking tray so that
the chips do not dry out.
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