p-Dichlorobenzene (
p-DCB) was reported as the causal substance of a moth repellent-like unusual odor. In order to clarify the factors relevant to adsorption of
p-DCB by foods, we studied the effects of packaging material and components of foods. Effects of cooking on residual amounts of
p-DCB was also studied. The following results were obtained.
1. Non stretched polypropylene-polyethylene terephthalate laminated film prevented most of the permeation of
p-DCB.
2. Lipid-rich foods adsorbed a larger quantity of
p-DCB. In other words, the amounts of fat and lipid affected the adsorption of
p-DCB by foods. The amount of
p-DCB adsorbed was proportional to the surface area of foods.
3. Boiling for a long time was not effective for reduction of
p-DCB in noodles and beans. More than 60% of
p-DCB remained after cooking.
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