Can Ultra-Processed Foods Contain Residues of Pesticides?
SSRN, ISSN: 1556-5068
2023
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The consumption of ultra-processed food products (UPFP) is linked to the development of noncommunicable diseases, like some kinds of cancers, which can also be caused by pesticides. However, there is not enough scientific evidence that UFPF may contain residues of pesticides. Some studies report that industrial processing drastically reduces the concentration of pesticides. Nevertheless, other studies also report that the amount of pesticides increase in UPFP, mainly in those higher in fats. This research aimed to measure the concentration of pesticides in UPFP. Samples of UPFP from plant origin such as soft drinks, nectars, soy drinks, corn chips, savory crackers, stuffed cookies, corn breakfast cereals, and loaf breads were analyzed in the first round. Samples of UPFP from animal origin such as pork sausage, hot dog sausage, mortadella, beef hamburger, chicken nuggets, yogurt, chocolate milk, and curd cheese were analyzed in the second round. Pesticides were detected in 16 samples of the 27 products based on corn, wheat, soy, and sugarcane analyzed. Also, pesticides were detected in 14 samples of the 24 products based on meat and milk analyzed. Ten pesticides were detected: aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), bifenthrin, lambda-cyhalothrin, cypermethrin, chlorpyrifos, fipronil sulfone, fluazuron, glyphosate, glufosinate, and methyl pirimiphos. Pirimiphos-methyl was found in all products of the categories savory crackers, stuffed cookies, and loaf breads. Considering that residues of pesticides were found in 12 categories of products made in different industries involving different industrial processes, our study confirms the hypothesis that UPFP can contain residues of pesticides. Funding: Ibirapitanga Institute (20191030/IDE-A, 20191030/IDE-A and S-202201-00518) for financial support to this project. Declaration of Interest: There are no potential conflicts of interest that could interfere with our research and manuscript.
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Elsevier BV
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