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Last Updated on January 7, 2021
Palm oil contains really high levels of GE, which is mainly regarded as a carcinogenic component, while its carcinogenicity raises when producers refine it at high temperatures (over 200 degrees Celsius).The real problem is what GE does into your body. The digestion process breaks it down while releasing glycidol into your system.
Glycidol was labaled as probably carcinogenic to humans by the International Agency for Research on Cancer and other organizations.There are enough reasons and basic concers for continued studies. The EFSA hasn’t recommended people to stop eating Nutella and claimed that further study is crucial to assess human risk. While the EFSA has no legal power to regulations, the European Commission is reviewing this matter.
5. Ferrero’s response
The Ferrero company claimed that its industrial process combines a temperature below 200C as well as extremely low pressure to diminish contaminants, adding that the used process costs 20% more than high-temperature refining and takes longer time, which makes GE levels too low that it’s difficult for scientific instruments to trace.
Making Nutella without palm oil would make it inferior for the real product and would be a step backwards, said Ferrero’s purchasing manager.On the other hand, the EFSA had no comments when asked if there is any possible risk of refining palm oil at lower temperatures.
6. Other foods to avoid
Some other brands or foods using palm oil include Clover, Cadbury’s chocolate, Ben & Jerry’s, Margarine, Cookies, packaged bread and instant noodles.
7. Healthier Nutella alternative
Whether you’ve chosen to avoid or keep on eating the popular spread, you may also consider trying some healthy yummy homemade ‘Nutella’ recipes. These recipes are often simple and take no more than 30 min, using oven, blender and then refrigerator. As for the ingredients, you’ll need hazelnuts, cacao powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, coconut oil and salt.
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