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Update Date: "2011/03/25 12:45" Lai Yu Ling
A U.S. research report indicates that non-stick pans contain a hormone-affecting chemical called "perfluorocarbons." Once the non-stick pan is scratched and heated, perfluorocarbons can be released and ingested, potentially leading to early menopause in women. Even in daily life, popcorn packaging and the grease-resistant paper used for hamburgers and fried chicken can easily release perfluorocarbons onto food.
Frying eggs or stir-frying vegetables—many homemakers love using non-stick pans to avoid "sticking," but this may pose a health risk. A U.S. research team conducted a large-scale study on women and found that the oil-resistant coating on non-stick pans contains perfluorocarbons. Once scratched and exposed to heat, these chemicals can be released and enter the body with food, possibly causing women to experience early menopause.
Dr. Lin Jie Liang, Director of Toxicology: "Especially when handling fish products or chicken wings, sharp objects can scratch the pan. If there are too many scratches, there’s concern that high heat may release toxic substances. So if the pan is heavily scratched, it’s time to replace it."
It’s not just non-stick pans—microwave popcorn bags also contain perfluorocarbons. Their function is to repel water and oil, and they are widely used in everyday items like non-stick pans and hamburger wrappers. Once exposed to heat, they can seep into food and accumulate in the body. Some research suggests this may increase cancer risk and the likelihood of allergies.
Dr. Lin Jie Liang, Director of Toxicology: "Be especially cautious when using containers for high-heat or fried foods, as perfluorinated compounds can transfer to the food. It’s best to use separate containers for fried foods."
Items like dental floss and waterproof jackets also contain perfluorocarbons, but as long as they’re not exposed to heat, there’s no need for excessive concern. However, special attention should be paid to commonly used non-stick pans at home. To safeguard your family’s diet, avoid cooking with scratched non-stick pans to prevent ingesting harmful substances.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 110325/ 8/ 2oofw. html
Nonstick Pans' PFAS May Trigger Early Menopause
A U.S. research report indicates that non-stick pans contain a hormone-affecting chemical called "perfluorocarbons." Once the non-stick pan is scratched and heated, perfluorocarbons can be released and ingested, potentially leading to early menopause in women. Even in daily life, popcorn packaging and the grease-resistant paper used for hamburgers and fried chicken can easily release perfluorocarbons onto food.
Frying eggs or stir-frying vegetables—many homemakers love using non-stick pans to avoid "sticking," but this may pose a health risk. A U.S. research team conducted a large-scale study on women and found that the oil-resistant coating on non-stick pans contains perfluorocarbons. Once scratched and exposed to heat, these chemicals can be released and enter the body with food, possibly causing women to experience early menopause.
Dr. Lin Jie Liang, Director of Toxicology: "Especially when handling fish products or chicken wings, sharp objects can scratch the pan. If there are too many scratches, there’s concern that high heat may release toxic substances. So if the pan is heavily scratched, it’s time to replace it."
It’s not just non-stick pans—microwave popcorn bags also contain perfluorocarbons. Their function is to repel water and oil, and they are widely used in everyday items like non-stick pans and hamburger wrappers. Once exposed to heat, they can seep into food and accumulate in the body. Some research suggests this may increase cancer risk and the likelihood of allergies.
Dr. Lin Jie Liang, Director of Toxicology: "Be especially cautious when using containers for high-heat or fried foods, as perfluorinated compounds can transfer to the food. It’s best to use separate containers for fried foods."
Items like dental floss and waterproof jackets also contain perfluorocarbons, but as long as they’re not exposed to heat, there’s no need for excessive concern. However, special attention should be paid to commonly used non-stick pans at home. To safeguard your family’s diet, avoid cooking with scratched non-stick pans to prevent ingesting harmful substances.
Source: http://tw. news. yahoo. com/ article/ url/ d/ a/ 110325/ 8/ 2oofw. html