Assessment of Potential Carcinogens in Some Fast Foods Sold in A Nigerian University Campus

doi:10.26538/tjnpr/v6i1.10

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Highlights

The disease known as cancer has gained much attention over the years
This study aims to assess potassium bromate and acrylamide, respectively, present in baked products and fried potatoes sold within a University campus
The results obtained from this study showed that potassium bromate was present in some flour-based foods sampled. 67% of the total samples analysed contained potassium bromate in varying degrees above the permissible limit of 0.02 mg/kg set by the FDA

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Introduction

The disease known as cancer has gained much attention over the years This condition occurs when the cells of an organism undergo mutations that involve the acquisition of abilities to replicate and evolve independently of the innate control mechanisms programmed in cells and even propagate to other sites in the body.[1] These mutations can be caused by radiation, viruses, obesity, hormones, chronic inflammation, or exposure to certain carcinogenic chemicals. Individuals are constantly exposed to hazardous chemicals in foods Some of these foodborne carcinogens depend on the temperature, cooking time, and product type.[6] When consumed, these chemicals can accumulate in the human body, resulting in serious health complications such as cancer, in the long run, reducing the quality of health of the individual.

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