The Claim
The safety assessment of technical hexane as a food extraction solvent is inadequate due to its reliance on a 90-day rat study from 1996 that does not account for modern exposure levels, potential impurities, or human absorption, requiring a comprehensive re-evaluation to ensure consumer safety.
What the research says
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The safety evaluation of hexane used in food processing is outdated because it is based on a 1996 animal study that does not reflect current exposure levels, impurities, or how humans absorb the chemical. A new assessment is needed to confirm it is safe for consumers.
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The current safety assessment of technical hexane as a food extraction solvent is inadequate because it relies on a 90-day rat study from 1996 that does not account for modern exposure levels, potential impurities, or absorption in humans, necessitating a comprehensive re-evaluation to ensure consumer safety.
When people are exposed to high levels of hexane through food, the body breaks it down into toxic chemicals that build up because the liver cannot clear them fast enough. These chemicals damage nerves and trigger inflammation throughout the body, which the old safety rules did not account for.
What the research says
1 studyThe study says the old safety rules for hexane in food are too old and don’t consider how much kids might be exposed to today or how the chemical’s impurities can vary. So yes, we need new safety rules.
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