DSM Global Insights Series: 70 percent of consumers who are aware of acrylamide are concerned about the potential health effects
Royal DSM, a global science-based company in Nutrition, Health and Sustainable Living, has published a new report in its Global Insights Series which indicates that consumers are still largely unaware of acrylamide—but those who do know something about acrylamide, know enough to be concerned. DSM’s survey, conducted amongst consumers in France, Germany, the UK and the USA, shows that once knowledgeable about acrylamide, consumers expect food manufacturers to find solutions.
Acrylamide is a suspected carcinogen that forms in foods with reducing sugar that are processed at a high temperature, such as cookies or tortilla chips. Many food manufacturers have already taken significant steps to reduce acrylamide levels in their products, but recent regulatory changes and increasing public awareness about acrylamide is prompting even further action. The results of DSM’s consumer survey show there is still room for the food industry to claim a leadership role in acrylamide reduction.