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Semi-Volatile Compounds
Pyrene
Pyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) found in foods exposed to high-heat cooking, grilling, or environmental contamination. It is not intentionally added to foods but can be present as a contaminant.
Tracked contaminantUpdated Apr 16, 2024
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5
Water guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Food and supplement guidelines
- Legal limit
- Not specified
- Health guideline
- Not specified
Risks
Potential carcinogen, bioaccumulation, may cause DNA damage, associated with increased cancer risk
Benefits
None