Furan formation throughout the food processing chain: prospects for furan mitigation in fruit- and vegetable-based food systems KU Leuven
Furan is a processing-induced contaminant that is classified as ‘possibly carcinogenic’ to humans. Since the carcinogenic effects can most probably be attributed to a genotoxic mechanism, furan concentrations in foods should be kept as low as reasonably achievable. Heat-treated, shelf-stable fruit- and vegetable-based products (e.g. jarred baby foods, ready-to-eat soups, sauces and juices) are important contributors to the furan exposure of ...