The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) reported that some of the spices that are used to give smoked flavor to meat, fish and cheese may be poisonous to humans, the Air Force writes..

EFSA staff studied 11 spices that are used for smoking food in the countries of the European Union. It turned out that several condiments are close to the level of harmful substances that can harm the health of people who consume smoked products, experts said..

The European Food Safety Authority is going to review aromatic seasonings to produce smoked taste and make a list of food safe for use in food.

Condiments for obtaining smoked taste are an alternative to traditional smoking products. Experts argue that an alternative way to produce smoked products is much safer for human health than traditional smoking. However, it is necessary to study all the aromatic components better so that smoked food products do not carry a risk to the health of consumers, experts say..

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