The main attractions of the air fryers or air fryers They are that allow you to cook a large amount of food with a minimum amount of oil and in a very practical way.
Plus, they offer the ability to make everything from potatoes and batters to meats or pies.
However, in the midst of its expansion, opinions arose that it could be harmful to health.
According to the Colombian site El Tiempo, the Organization of Consumers and Users of Colombia has indicated that this type of cooking could transfer dangerous compounds such as acrylamide, a chemical used to make paper, inks and plastics, into food.
In this regard, the International Agency for Research on Cancer has published that acrylamide may be related to the development of various types of cancer such as endometrial, ovarian, pancreatic, breast and oesophageal cancer. While the US National Library of Medicine adds that it may have an incidence in kidney cancer.
Another point is that it uses very high temperatures. This point, following the bibliography of the National Cancer Institute of the United States, would be associated with an increased risk of this disease.
To minimize these chances, the same note shares the Massive Sustainability health portal It is recommended to cook at less than 120 degrees Celsius and low humidity.
Importantly, these theories are not definitive, and new studies will be needed to reach definitive conclusions.
Source: Clarin
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