Publications by authors named "S Goscinny"
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals that have been widely used by various industries, including the food contact material industry. These substances are favoured for their ability to repel oil and resist moisture. However, exposure to PFAS has been linked to several health problems, including effects on the immune system.
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- α,β-Unsaturated carbonyls are noted for their genotoxicity and were studied during the chocolate-making process using advanced techniques.
- Levels of specific compounds, such as 2-phenylbut-2-enal and 5-methyl-2-phenylhex-2-enal, significantly increased during chocolate production, particularly due to processes like roasting and conching.
- Despite their presence, the detected levels of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes in chocolate were not considered a health risk, unlike higher amounts of the genotoxic compound furan-2(5)-one found in other baked goods.
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- The study examines the safety and potential migration of harmful substances from sustainable food contact materials (FCM) like paper and board, following Europe's ban on single-use plastics.
- Researchers analyzed 20 straws and 58 takeaway articles using advanced chromatography techniques, finding various substances such as plasticizers and bisphenols in the samples.
- The results showed that 88% of the samples contained at least one substance of concern, prompting a call for further evaluation of the risks associated with these materials.
Despite the extensive use of flavoring substances in food, their monitoring for regulatory purposes is currently limited. This raises public health issues, especially as some compounds are prohibited due to (geno)toxicity. A solvent-assisted flavor evaporation (SAFE) method coupled with GC/MS (SIM) was validated here for diverse water-based beverages.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe food contact materials (FCMs) industry is forced to develop substitute materials due to constant pressure from consumers and authorities to reduce fossil-based plastic. Several alternatives are available on the market. However, market share, trends, and consumer preferences are still unclear.
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