The Claim

The application of spices prior to frying, grilling, or roasting meat is associated with a reduction in the formation of heterocyclic amines (HAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), with response ratios of 0.52, 0.63, and 0.74, respectively, indicating decreased levels of these potentially carcinogenic compounds.

Source: Effects of seasoning on the formation of heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in meats: A meta-analysis.

What the research says

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Supports
28score
Challenges
0score

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Correlation
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In plain English

Adding spices to meat before cooking it at high heat might lower the amount of harmful chemicals that can form, which could make the food safer to eat.

See the scientific wording

Using spices before frying, grilling, or roasting meat is associated with reduced formation of heterocyclic amines (HAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), with response ratios of 0.52, 0.63, and 0.74 respectively, indicating a decrease in these potentially carcinogenic compounds.

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Effects of seasoning on the formation of heterocyclic amines and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in meats: A meta-analysis.

    The study shows that adding spices to meat before cooking, like frying or grilling, lowers harmful chemicals, just like the claim says.

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