Fast-food Chains Oil Found Unchanged
The Consumer Protection Commission (CPC) reported yesterday that in a random inspection of eight fast-food chain stores, oils in fryers were found unchanged and reused for several days.
The toxic chemical compound, acrylamide, made when carbohydrate foods are cooked at high temperatures via cooking methods such as frying, deep frying and baking, could lurk in oil that has been used heavily, said the CPC.
Acrylamide consumption is linked to cancer risk, but not proven, said health officials.
The chains that were audited included ubiquitous names such as McDonald's, KFC, Burger King, Napoli Pizza and Domino's Pizza, said local media.
All of the fryers examined at the aforementioned establishments did not undergo any oil changes after six hours of use, added media reports.
Source: ChinaPost
I don't know what is the situation in Singpoare as this inspection happened in Taiwan.
But I definitely wouldn't let my kid eat any more fast food. Trans fat is bad enough and now there is this report that the oils in fryers were reused for several days.
That is so, so disgusting.
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