Volatile Organic Compounds VOCs in Food

VOCs are present in almost all foods consumed in the United States. In a study by FDA scientists, 70 different foods were purchased repeatedly over a 5-year period and analyzed for VOCs. Twenty-two VOCs were 

scrambled Apple juice, strained/junior 

White bread Fried chicken, fast food 

Chocolate cake, commercial Soy-based infant formula 

It should be noted that foods that are normally cooked, for example, fruits and vegetables, were cooked as they would be in a domestic kitchen prior to analysis. Fast foods were obtained ready-to-eat and analyzed as purchased. 

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