Xiao Yong, Deng Fangming
2012
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Quality indicators
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Journal of Food Safety and Quality
Abstract
Objective To review the research progress on ethyl carbamate in fermented food.Methods Literature of the carcinogenic mechanism,formation mechanism,content reduction methods,and detection methods of ethyl carbamate were reviewed and summarized in this paper.Results Ethyl carbamate that is of genetic toxicity and carcinogenicity is widely contained in fermented food.Its formation is effected by many factors and the main detection methods are Fourier transform infrared spectrometry(FTIR),chromtography and mass spectrometry.Conclusion It is necessary to establish a standard test method and maximum levels for ethyl carbamate contained in fermented food to provide a scientific basis for formulating the tolerance limit of ethyl carbamate and ensuring the safety of fermented food in our country.