date:Sep 08, 2012
rylamide is a suspected carcigon formed during the heat-induced reaction between sugar and amino acid asparagine (known as the Maillard reaction). The compound has been found to cause cancer in laboratory rats and industry has since worked hard to find alternatives and solutions to reduce levels in foods.
The new yeast strains from Functional Technologies work to degrade the asparagine immediately upon contact with other ingredients within the formulation, Lee explained.
While all bakers yeast