A total of 70 of 77 types and brands of chips tested contained a possible carcinogen called acrylamide. SING TAOGo easy on the chips, the Consumer Council says, after finding that nine out of 10 products tested contained a possible carcinogen. Based on such standards, the council tested 67 prepackaged crispy snacks such as potato chips and sticks, sweet potato chips and quinoa flakes, among others. Results showed that 29 samples of prepackaged potato chips and potato sticks had the highest amount of acrylamide, with an average of 644ug per kg. In comparison, prawn crackers and sticks, corn chips and sticks, as well as quinoa flakes contained relatively low levels of acrylamide.

Source: The Standard August 18, 2020 02:48 UTC