Definition of acrylamide
: an amide C3H5NO that is derived from acrylic acid, that polymerizes readily, and that is used in the manufacture of synthetic textile fibers
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The decision came after a non-profit group, the Council for Education and Research on Toxics, argued that the levels of acrylamide, a chemical produced in the coffee roasting process, posed a significant threat to consumers.
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Berle said scientists who testified on behalf of the coffee companies failed to prove that there was an acceptable level of acrylamide.
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At issue is a chemical called acrylamide, which is created when coffee beans are roasted.
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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle came down in favor of a non-profit group, the Council for Education and Research on Toxics, who argued for the warning because of a chemical produced in the coffee roasting process called acrylamide.
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The Council for Education and Research on Toxics has asked for fines up to $2,500 for every person exposed to acrylamide since 2002.
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Regardless, acrylamide isn’t an industrial additive.
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The companies say that trace amounts of the chemical acrylamide in their brew doesn’t justify a warning to consumers in California—an important market for food and beverage brands.
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Many California coffee shops have already posted warnings that say acrylamide is cancer-causing chemical found in coffee.
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