The use of asparaginase to reduce acrylamide levels in cooked food

Xu, F., Oruna-Concha, M.-J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7916-1592 and Elmore, J. S. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2685-1773 (2016) The use of asparaginase to reduce acrylamide levels in cooked food. Food Chemistry, 210. pp. 163-171. ISSN 0308-8146 doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.04.105

Abstract/Summary

Strategies proposed for reducing the formation of the suspected carcinogen acrylamide in cooked foods often rely on a reduction in the extent of the Maillard reaction, in which acrylamide is formed from the reaction between asparagine and reducing sugars. However, the Maillard reaction also provides desirable sensory attributes of cooked foods. Mitigation procedures that modify the Maillard reaction may negatively affect flavour and colour. The use of asparaginase to convert asparagine to aspartic acid may provide a means to reduce acrylamide formation, while maintaining sensory quality. This review collates research on the use of enzymes, asparaginase in particular, to mitigate acrylamide formation. Asparaginase is a powerful tool for the food industry and it is likely that its use will increase. However, the potential adverse effects of asparaginase treatment on sensory properties of cooked foods and the need to achieve sufficient enzyme–substrate contact remain areas for future research.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/64518
Identification Number/DOI	10.1016/j.foodchem.2016.04.105
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences > Food Research Group
Uncontrolled Keywords	Acrylamide, asparaginase, enzymes, asparagine, reducing sugars, Maillard reaction
Publisher	Elsevier
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