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Apple Extract
Level 1 — Generally 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