A new study shows that Air fryers may not be entirely safe.
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Air fryers are popular in South Korea and around the world, but a new study warns about the potential dangers of overcooking food in them. The Korea Consumer Agency conducted an experiment using 10 air fryer models and found that cooking a small amount of frozen fries for a long time at high temperatures can emit a toxic substance called acrylamide. This substance exceeds EU standards for frozen fries by 3.4 times and Korean standards by 1.7 times. Acrylamide is considered a potentially cancer-causing chemical and can have serious health effects. Even when following instructions or using auto cooking mode, 4 out of the 10 models emitted acrylamide above the EU standard. Emissions decreased with reduced temperature and larger food batches. It is recommended to cook fries until they are a light golden yellow color to minimize risks.
Speaker 0: Now air fryers are a popular kitchen gadget in South Korea and many other parts of the world for that matter. But if you have to use them, do so with caution because according to a new study, if you overcook your food, the air fryer emits a toxic substance. Park Se young has this report.
Speaker 1: Frozen fries are placed inside an air fryer and cooked at 200 degrees Celsius. In 10 minutes, the fries turn a golden color and after another 10 minutes, they're even darker. The Korea Consumer Agency conducted an experiment using 10 air fryer models, cooking the smallest batch of frozen fries for the longest time suggested by each product's Manual. At 200 degrees, they emitted up to 1700 micrograms per kilogram of the toxic substance acrylamide. This exceeds the European Union standard for Frozen fries by 3.4 times and Korean standards for food by 1.7 times.
With a larger batch, however, emissions decrease, Meaning cooking a small amount of food for a long time at high temperatures is bad for your health. Fries should only be cooked until they're a light golden yellow color. Identified as a potentially cancer causing chemical by the WHO, acrylamide can affect the nervous system and cause a number of serious issues. Even when the fries were cooked according to the instructions or in auto cooking mode, 4 out of the 10 models emitted acrylamide Seating EU standard. Emissions decreased to a safe level with reduced temper
Cut out these 5 things from your diet today: sodas, even sugar-free ones contain phosphoric acid that harms your teeth and bones; sugar, a pro-inflammatory food that contributes to metabolic syndrome and diabetes; processed meats, linked to an increased risk of cancer; and palm oil, an unhealthy saturated oil that is difficult for your body to process. Instead, switch to iced teas and other beverages, reduce your sugar intake, opt for healthier fats, and avoid processed meats.
Speaker 0: You need to stop eating these 5 things immediately today. This is important. So stay tuned. Number 1, sodas. That's true.
Sodas. Now many of you think, well, okay. I drink my sodas with no sugar. Doesn't make a difference. Even sugar free sodas contain phosphoric acid.
And phosphoric acid is terrible for your teeth and for your bones. It leaches calcium out of your bones, increases the risk of osteoporosis. Ladies, this counts for you, And it's generally terrible for your health. Sodas are bad. Switch to iced teas and other things like that.
Second thing, Sugar. Cut back on sugar. It's in everything we eat these days, but you've got to be mindful of it. Sugar is one of the most pro inflammatory foods out there. You cut down your sugar, you will significantly delay the onset of metabolic syndrome, diabetes, and many other health concerns, right?
Number 3, processed meats. That is correct you guys. Those salamis, hot dogs, bacon, they've actually been risk linked to cancer. The risk of cancer, including colon cancer, skyrockets with more servings of processed meats per day, per week, per month. Cut them out.
Not good for you guys. Really important. This is a key. Next one, palm oil. What's palm oil?
Palm oil is one of the most unhealthy saturated oils that's out there. Your body has a very hard time processing it, Unlike unsaturated fats which can actually be healthy, saturated fats and oils are dead