Preliminary assessment of dietary exposure to 3-MCPD in the Netherlands

woensdag 6 april 2016 13:00

During the production of refined vegetable oils and fats, and especially palm oil, a process contaminant called 3-MCPD is formed. Foods that may contain high levels of this substance are margarines, sauces, coffee creamers and bakery products. Since this compound may be harmful to the kidney, the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) has calculated how much people may ingest of this substance via food to assess if the intake exceeds the health-based guidance value for 3-MCPD. Due to the limited available concentration data, it is not possible to draw firm conclusions regarding dietary exposure to 3-MCPD and the impact on our health.