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Apple Extract

Level 1Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Apple Extract is a antioxidant — Reduces formation of gene-toxic heterocyclic amines in cooked meat

What it does

Reduces formation of gene-toxic heterocyclic amines in cooked meat

Where you'll see it

Marinades, food additives

Benefits

Apple extract may reduce the formation of gene toxic heterocyclic amines (per 2008 Hong Kong/Rutgers study)

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): apple extract may reduce the formation of gene toxic heterocyclic amines