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Federal Institute for Risk Assessment

German federal government body

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Dec 16, 2025
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Which common foods retain toxic lectin levels after standard cooking methods?

Most high‑lectin foods become much safer after proper wet‑heat cooking: red kidney beans in particular can drop from ~20,000–70,000 HAU raw to ~200–400 HAU after thorough cooking (FDA figure cited in ...

Dec 16, 2025
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Which common foods contain the most heat-stable lectins?

Common foods with the most heat-stable lectins include certain grains (notably wheat through wheat germ agglutinin), some legumes and oilseeds (peanuts, certain beans), and a handful of mushrooms and ...

Nov 21, 2025

What steps can consumers take to reduce BPA exposure from water bottles and other plastic containers?

Consumers can reduce BPA exposure mainly by choosing BPA-free materials like stainless steel or glass for bottles and avoiding known BPA uses such as epoxy-lined cans; many brands now sell BPA-free bo...

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