Transferofaluminiumfrommenutraystofood - BAVInstituteandTentamuslaboratoriesconductthisinvestigationforyou!
Oct 27, 2017 - Analytics
Transferofaluminiumfrommenutraystofood - BAVInstituteandTentamuslaboratoriesconductthisinvestigationforyou!
In a research project conducted by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, it was found that aluminum from uncoated menu trays can transfer into acidic foods in higher concentrations. The subject of the investigation was food in aluminum menu trays that were prepared according to the rules of the Cook&Chill process and then kept warm. The transfer of aluminum into the food occurred mainly during the warming process. Therefore, communal catering services (e.g., daycare centers, schools, canteens) or out-of-home catering services are primarily affected.
Regarding food contact materials, the European Council's release limit for aluminum is 5 mg/kg of food, which was derived based on the ALARA principle. ALARA means that as little of a substance as reasonably achievable should be present in food. In the research project, the transfer of aluminum from four uncoated aluminum menu trays into acidic foods was investigated, with each food significantly exceeding the release limit. According to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment, generalizing this result is possible due to the material-specific aluminum transfer.
The European Food Safety Authority has derived a tolerable weekly oral intake of 1 mg/kg body weight, which according to 2008 estimates is likely exceeded by a significant portion of the population. Human intake of aluminum occurs through drinking water, plant-based foods, or even cosmetics. Intake from food contact materials contributes only a small fraction. However, the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment recommends minimizing any additional aluminum intake, especially for sensitive consumer groups such as children.
Aluminum not excreted by the kidney accumulates in the lungs and skeletal system but also affects the nervous system and fertility.
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Source: Federal Association of Food Inspectors e.V.: www.bvlk.de