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Birot, S. (author), Madsen, C.B. (author), Kruizinga, A.G. (author), Christensen, T. (author), Crépet, A. (author), Brockhoff, P.B. (author)Food allergic subjects need to avoid the allergenic food that triggers their allergy. However, foods can also contain unintended allergens. Food manufacturers or authorities need to perform a risk assessment to be able to decide if unintended allergen presence constitutes a risk to food allergic consumers. One of the input parameters in risk...article 2017
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Koster, S. (author), Leeman, W.R. (author), Verheij, E.R. (author), Dutman, A.E. (author), van Stee, L.L.P. (author), Munch Nielsen, L. (author), Ronsmans, S. (author), Noteborn, H. (author), Krul, L. (author)A main challenge in food safety research is to demonstrate that processing of foodstuffs does not lead to the formation of substances for which the safety upon consumption might be questioned. This is especially so since food is a complex matrix in which the analytical detection of substances, and consequent risk assessment thereof, is difficult...article 2015
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DunnGalvin, A. (author), Chun-Han, C. (author), Crevel, R. (author), Grimshaw, K. (author), Poms, R. (author), Schnadt, S. (author), Taylor, S.L. (author), Turner, P. (author), Allen, K.J. (author), Austin, M. (author), Baka, A. (author), Baumert, J.L. (author), Baumgartner, S. (author), Beyer, K. (author), Bucchini, L. (author), Fernández-Rivas, M. (author), Grinter, K. (author), Houben, G.F. (author), Hourihane, J. (author), Kenna, F. (author), Kruizinga, A.G. (author), Lack, G. (author), Madsen, C.B. (author), Mills, E.N. (author), Papadopoulos, N.G. (author), Alldrick, A. (author), Regent, L. (author), Sherlock, R. (author), Wal, J.M. (author), Roberts, G. (author)Precautionary allergen labelling (PAL) was introduced by the food industry to help manage and communicate the possibility of reaction from the unintended presence of allergens in foods. However, in its current form, PAL is counter-productive for consumers with food allergies. This review aims to summarise the perspectives of all the key...article 2015
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Michelsen-Huisman, A.D. (author), van Os-Medendorp, H. (author), Versluis, A. (author), Kruizinga, A.G. (author), Castenmiller, J.J.M. (author), Noteborn, H.P.J.M. (author), Houben, G.F. (author), Knulst, A.C. (author)Unexpected reactions occur in patients with food allergy, but frequency data are scare. This prospective study investigates the frequency, severity and causes of unexpected allergic reactions to food in adults with a doctor's diagnosed food allergy. Participants complete an online questionnaire after every unexpected reaction and send in the...article 2014
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Koster, S. (author), Rennen, M. (author), Leeman, W. (author), Houben, G. (author), Muilwijk, B. (author), van Acker, F. (author), Krul, L. (author)One of the main challenges in food contact materials research is to prove that the presence of non-intentionally added substances (NIAS) is not a safety issue. Migration extracts may contain many unknown substances present at low concentrations. It is difficult and time-consuming to identify all these potential NIAS and concurrently to assess...article 2014
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Michelsen-Huisman, A.D. (author), van Os-Medendorp, H. (author), Versluis, A. (author), Kruizinga, A.G. (author), Castenmiller, J.J.M. (author), Noteborn, H.P.J.M. (author), Houben, G.F. (author), Knulst, A.C. (author)Unexpected reactions occur in patients with food allergy, but frequency data are scare. This prospective study investigates the frequency, severity and causes of unexpected allergic reactions to food in adults with a doctor's diagnosed food allergy. Participants complete an online questionnaire after every unexpected reaction and send in the...article 2013
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Adams, T.B. (author), Gavin, C.L. (author), Taylor, S.V. (author), Waddell, W.J. (author), Cohen, S.M. (author), Feron, V.J. (author), Goodman, J. (author), Rietjens, I.M.C.M. (author), Marnett, L.J. (author), Portoghese, P.S. (author), Smith, R.L. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), KvL (author)This publication is the 12th in a series of safety evaluations performed by the Expert Panel of the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA). In 1993, the Panel initiated a comprehensive program to re-evaluate the safety of more than 1700 GRAS flavoring substances under conditions of intended use. Since then, the number of flavoring...article 2008
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Hogervorst, J.G. (author), Schouten, L.J. (author), Konings, E.J. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: Acrylamide, a probable human carcinogen, was recently detected in various heat-treated carbohydrate-rich foods. Epidemiologic studies on the relation with cancer have been few and largely negative. Objective: We aimed to prospectively examine the association between dietary acrylamide intake and renal cell, bladder, and prostate...article 2008
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Kerkdijk, H. (author), Mol, H.G.J. (author), van der Nagel, B. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)A new concept for cleanup, based on volume overloading of the cleanup column, has been developed for on-line coupling of gel permeation chromatography (GPC), solid-phase extraction (SPE), or both, to gas chromatography (GC). The principle is outlined and the applicability demonstrated by the determination of pesticide residues in food matrixes...article 2007
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Slimani, N. (author), Deharveng, G. (author), Unwin, I. (author), Southgate, D.A.T. (author), Vignat, J. (author), Skeie, G. (author), Salvini, S. (author), Parpinel, M. (author), Møller, A. (author), Ireland, J. (author), Becker, W. (author), Farran, A. (author), Westenbrink, S. (author), Vasilopoulou, E. (author), Unwin, J. (author), Borgejordet, Å. (author), Rohrmann, S. (author), Church, S. (author), Gnagnarella, P. (author), Casagrande, C. (author), van Bakel, M. (author), Niravong, M. (author), Boutron-Ruault, M.C. (author), Stripp, C. (author), Tjønneland, A. (author), Trichopoulou, A. (author), Georga, K. (author), Nilsson, S. (author), Mattisson, I. (author), Ray, J. (author), Boeing, H. (author), Ocké, M. (author), Peeters, P.H.M. (author), Jakszyn, P. (author), Amiano, P. (author), Engeset, D. (author), Lund, E. (author), Santucci de Magistris, M. (author), Sacerdote, C. (author), Welch, A. (author), Bingham, S. (author), Subar, A.F. (author), Riboli, E. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objective: This paper describes the ad hoc methodological concepts and procedures developed to improve the comparability of Nutrient databases (NDBs) across the 10 European countries participating in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC). This was required because there is currently no European reference NDB...article 2007
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Koppelman, S.J. (author), Vlooswijk, R. (author), Bottger, G. (author), van Duijn, G. (author), van der Schaft, P. (author), Dekker, J. (author), van Bemgen, H. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the detection of mustard protein was developed. The assay is based on a polyclonal antiserum directed against a mixture of mustard proteins raised in rabbits. The assay has a detection limit of 1.5 ppm (milligrams per kilogram) and is suitable for the detection of traces of mustard protein in mustard seed...article 2007
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Zeegers, M.P. (author), Selen, R.F.M. (author), Kleinjans, J.C.S. (author), Goldbohm, R.A. (author), van den Brandt, P.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Objectives: N-nitroso compounds, endogenously formed from nitrate-derived nitrite, are suspected to be important bladder carcinogens. However, the association between nitrate exposure from food or drinking water and bladder cancer has not been substantially investigated in epidemiologic studies. Methods: We evaluated the associations between...article 2006
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Fässler, C. (author), Arrigoni, E. (author), Venema, K. (author), Hafner, V. (author), Brouns, F. (author), Amadò, R. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Background: Resistant starch (RS) is known for potential health benefits in the human colon. To investigate these positive effects it is important to be able to predict the amount, and the structure of starch reaching the large intestine. Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to compare two different in vitro models simulating the...article 2006
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Finglas, P.M. (author), de Meer, K. (author), Molloy, A. (author), Verhoef, P. (author), Pietrzik, K. (author), Powers, H.J. (author), van der Straeten, D. (author), Jägerstad, M. (author), Varela-Moreiras, G. (author), van Vliet, T. (author), Havenaar, R. (author), Buttriss, J. (author), Wright, A.J.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)In the past decade, the understanding of folate bioavailability, metabolism and related health issues has increased, but several problems remain, including the difficulty of delivering the available knowledge to the populations at risk. Owing to the low compliance of taking folic acid supplements, for example, among women of child-bearing age...article 2006
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TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author), van Dongen, W.D. (author), Jetten, J. (author)Measuring the quality of food is important for product and process optimization in order to avoid or food degradation as much as possible. This paper provides an overview of advanced analytical approaches in combination with food packaging research techniques to obtain insight in the key processes of food degradation. Also examples are given in...article 2006
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de Jong, A.R. (author), Boumans, H. (author), Slaghek, T. (author), van Veen, J. (author), Rijk, R. (author), van Zandvoort, M.M.J. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)This paper gives an overview of the legal consequences of a new EU framework regulation on food contact materials which includes controls on active and intelligent packaging. Recent developments in active and intelligent packaging systems are described, two examples of which aim at achieving improvements in quality and safety of food products....article 2005
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Mulder, P.P.J. (author), Zuidema, T. (author), Keestra, N.G.M. (author), Kooij, P.J.F. (author), Elbers, I.J.W. (author), van Rhijn, J.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)A method is described for the identification and quantitative determination of 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid hydrazide (DSH), the marker residue of nifursol metabolites in poultry (turkey, broiler) muscle and liver tissue. The method is based on the acid-catalysed hydrolysis of tissue-bound metabolites to free DSH and in situ derivatisation with 2...article 2005
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Schaafsma, G. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)Protein Digestibility-Corrected Amino Score (PDCAAS) is discussed. PDCAAS is now widely used as a routine assay for protein quality evaluation, replacing the more traditional biological methods [e.g., measurement of the Protein Efficiency Ratio (PER) in rats]. PDCAAS is based on comparison of the essential amino acid content of a test protein...article 2005
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Boonzaaijer, G. (author), Bobeldijk, I. (author), van Osenbruggen, W.A. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)A reliable method for the determination of patulin in apple juice, apple puree and apples was developed using two clean-up steps and high performance liquid chromatography and diode array (HPLC-DAD) analysis. Baseline separation from hydroxymethyl furfural (HMF) was obtained. The performance characteristics of the method were determined at four...article 2005
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Adams, T.B. (author), Cohen, S.M. (author), Doull, J. (author), Feron, V.J. (author), Goodman, J.I. (author), Marnett, L.J. (author), Munro, I.C. (author), Portoghese, P.S. (author), Smith, R.L. (author), Waddell, W.J. (author), Wagner, B.M. (author), TNO Kwaliteit van Leven (author)This publication is the ninth in a series of safety evaluations performed by the Expert Panel of the Flavor and Extract Manufacturers Association (FEMA). In 1993, the Panel initiated a comprehensive program to re-evaluate the safety of more than 1700 GRAS flavoring substances under conditions of intended use. Elements that are fundamental to the...article 2005