The health risk from some carcinogenic substances found in locally produced biscuits is “low”, says Dr Noor Hisham’s in response to a report by the Hong Kong Consumer Council that carcinogens were found in 60 brands of flour confectionery products.
According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), acrylamide and glycidol are carcinogenic substances and pose a health risk.
Although these substances are found in biscuits, the health risk from consuming them in this form remains low, says the good Dr.
