Studies on the Ethyl Carbamate Content of Fermented Beverages and Foods: A Review

Ethyl carbamate, a genotoxic chemical contaminant present in fermented alcoholic bever- ages and foods, is formed from naturally occurring substances in these beverages and foods. Studies have shown that the content of ethyl carbamate can increase significantly during product storage and maturation, especially if favorable conditions are present. Higher levels of ethyl carbamate have been associated with distilled alcoholic beverages, mainly obtained from stone fruits. Ethyl carbamate content...