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Asparagine
Asparagine
Low concern
Asparagine itself is a normal dietary amino acid and safe. However, when heated with reducing sugars at high temperatures, it forms acrylamide, a probable human carcinogen.
Found in
4 products
What it is
Asparagine is a non-essential amino acid found naturally in many foods, especially asparagus and grains.
Naturally occurring amino acid; precursor for acrylamide formation when heated with reducing sugars.
Why it's flagged
- forms acrylamide when heated with sugars
What regulators actually say
"Acrylamide is a chemical that can form in some foods during high-temperature cooking processes, such as frying, roasting, and baking. Acrylamide forms from sugars and an amino acid (asparagine) that are naturally present in food."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
GRAS amino acid
European Union — EFSA
Recognized natural amino acid
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