Determination of 3-MCPD levels in potato chips

In this study, the occurence of 3 monochloropropan 1,2 diol (3-MCPD) esters in different brands of potato chips in Turkish market were determined and were reported. For this purpose, different brands of potato chips were obtained from local Turkish markets and were used as a material.. Total amount of 3-MCPD and glycidol esters were analysed by using standard method of German Society for Fat Science (DGF) C VI 18(10) via gas chromatography mass spectrometer (GC-MS) for the samples which collected throughout the study. . For this purpose, various brands of potato chips were collected from local Turkish markets to be used as material. Production method (brands) and effect of frying oil were investigated statistically based on the formation of 3-MCPD esters and glycidyl esters in various brands of potato chips in Turkish market. Moreover; maximum consumption level for potato chips is calculated based on tolerable daily intake of 3-MCPD esters for individuals of average body weight. Maximum value for 3-MCPD esters were found as 2,97 mg/kg in B2 brand (Sample Block 2). Also, the highest amount of glycidyl esters were determined as 6,01 mg/kg in B2 brand (Sample Block 2). Keywords: 3-MCPD esters, glycidil esters, potato chips,GC-MS