Natural Smoke Flavor
Flavors + Colors
- Cuestionable
Definición
Smoke flavor is created through a process that starts with the burning of wood at a high temperature. The smoke is then captured, condensed and filtered, and mixed with water. The liquid smoke that results can then be used as a flavoring in food.
También conocido como
Liquid Smoke, Natural Wood Smoke, Hickory Smoke Flavor
Impacto en la salud
Studies have shown that smoke flavoring can activate a cancer-linked gene called p53 and has potentially harmful effects on the DNA of cells.
Fuentes
- Cancer biologists find DNA-damaging toxins in common plant-based foods
Science Daily: Johns Hopkins Medicine
- Smoke Flavourings
European Food Safety Authority
