The Claim

Spices containing phenolic compounds, such as pepper with a response ratio of 0.63, are associated with reduced formation of heterocyclic amines (HA) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) in cooked meats, likely due to their antioxidant and electron transfer capacities.

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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In plain English

Adding certain spices like pepper to meat before cooking might help reduce harmful chemicals that form during cooking, because the spices have natural protective properties.

See the scientific wording

Spices containing phenolic compounds, including pepper with a response ratio of 0.63, are associated with reduced HA and PAH formation in cooked meats, likely due to their antioxidant and electron transfer capacities.

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 like pepper to meat before cooking reduces harmful chemicals, just like the claim says, because the spices act as antioxidants.

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