Acrylamide content

Acrylamide is a chemical that naturally forms in starchy food products during high-temperature cooking, including frying, baking, and roasting. According to the scientific opinion of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), acrylamide exposure might increase the risk of developing cancer, making it a potential carcinogen.

According to Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/2158, products that potentially require acrylamide testing include:

  • Potato crisps

  • Soft bread

  • Roasted and instant coffee

  • Breakfast cereals

  • Biscuits, wafers, and crackers

  • Cereal-based foods intended for small children

Depending on the product, acrylamide content should not exceed 40-4,000 µg/kg.

Suitable sample matrices
Food, feed, supplement products
Required sample quantity
200 g or 200 ml
Typical turnaround time
3 weeks after receiving the samples
Quality system
Accredited test method
Device types
Standard
Method expert
Niko Markkinen

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First sample (VAT 0):
165 €
Additional samples (VAT 0):
118 €per sample
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