There is no shortage of beer lovers in the world. Beer parties are a common trend in the summer season. But do you know that there is an element found in beer, that the whole world is scared of these days? This element is nitrosamine, which can have a bad effect on our body. Let us know how dangerous nitrosamine is and where it comes from in beer.

Nitrosamine: Effect on the body: A recent research conducted by European health experts found that beer and processed meat contain an element called nitrosamine, which can cause many types of cancer. It is a major contributor to cancer of the lungs, brain, liver, kidney, throat, and stomach. Health experts in the European Union believe that if nitrosamine continues to enter the body, the risk of cancer can be much higher than that of a normal person.

Where does nitrosamine come from in beer?: Now the question arises of how nitrosamine comes into beer. If you think that beer-making companies add it intentionally, then you are wrong. It is formed automatically during the process of making beer. When nitrate or nitrite compounds present in beer meet elements called amines, nitrosamine is formed by their reaction.

How are nitrosamines formed in beer?: Amines come from ingredients used to make beer, such as hops and other ingredients, while the source of nitrates or nitrites is usually the water used to make beer. During the chemical processes in beer, the reaction of these compounds leads to the formation of nitrosamines.

The malting process contributes nitrosamines: In fact, the main source of nitrosamines is the malting process of beer. When grains are heated to make beer, nitrogen-containing compounds are converted into amines. When the beer is then brewed, these nitrogen compounds are converted into nitrosamines.

Difference between expensive and cheap beer: Beer manufacturing companies use different techniques to control the amount of nitrosamines. Expensive beers contain very little nitrosamines, while cheap beers may contain more. Due to a lack of care in the production process of cheap beer, the amount of nitrosamines in it may be high.

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