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heterocyclic amine

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heterocyclic amine
Any of a family of potential carcinogens present in grilled meat–eg, PhIP and AαC, compounds that volatalize. See Animal fat.


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The high temperatures associated with frying or grilling are known to change the natural sugars and amino acids in red meats into chemicals called heterocyclic amines (HAs for short).
The more brown the meat is, the more likely it is that heterocyclic amines have formed on the surface," says Sinha.
The researchers revealed that some commercial rosemary extracts can inhibit the formation of HCAs or heterocyclic amines in cooked beef patties by 61 to 79 percent.
 
 
 
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