Acrylamide formation in carbohydrate-rich food powders consumed in Korea

Acrylamide formation in carbohydrate-rich botanical powders consumed Korea was investigated this study. Free asparagine and monosaccharide contents were measured as the chief precursors to acrylamide formation. The highest levels of detected heated lotus roots, followed by potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes, yams. Tubers rhizomes contained more than sugar had a high ratio free amino acids. formed preferably when sugars limiting factor, rather same amount limited. This study demonstrated potential for several Korean diet be contaminated acrylamide.