date:Oct 25, 2012
New research has linked foods rich in acrylamide, such as chips, to a higher risk of low birth weight children, while levels of the chemical in chips are rising, according to a separate report the European food watchdog the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Acrylamide is produced naturally when starch-rich food, such as potatoes, are cooked at high temperatures for example, during frying or baking.
The researchers found pregnant women who had a high intake of acrylamide were more likely