But there are good news. Research published recently in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry has shown that some marinades can reduce the levels of these potential carcinogens in cooked meat.
The hero of the study is beer. After researchers
grilled pork marinated for four hours in Pilsner beer, non-alcoholic
Pilsner beer or black beer ale to well-done in a charcoal grill, they
confirmed that beer reduces levels of PAHs.
“Black beer had the strongest effect, reducing the
levels of eight major PAHs by more than half compared with unmarinated
meat,” explained the researchers in a news release.
Wine and tea marinades can also reduce the levels
of PAHs. So next time you are ready to grill on the barbie, remember
this study and perhaps add some beer to your marinade.
Sources: Science Daily and Discovery News
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