N-nitrosamines in Indian beers.
Presence of volatile N-nitrosamines in beer and other alcoholic drinks are well documented in developed countries. Analysis of 120 beer samples of various brands/batches showed positivity for N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) in more than 100 samples. The overall mean of 3.6 ppb of NDMA is higher than those currently found in Western countries. Since N-nitrosamines are proven carcinogens in animals at several sites it is necessary to keep their levels of exposure to as low as possible.
Prasad
M P
MP
National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad.
Krishnaswamy
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K
D001515:Beer / Q000032:analysis*; D004128:Dimethylnitrosamine / Q000032:analysis; D007194:India; D009602:Nitrosamines / Q000032:analysis*
D009602:Nitrosamines; D004128:Dimethylnitrosamine