What is Diacetyl.How to avoid diacetyl exposure?
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Diacetyl is used to create a butter-like taste in products that are marketed as butter-flavoured like margarines, processed foods and oil based products. It is also used in beverages since the diacetyl increases the slippery sensation on drinks in the mouth and contributes to butterscotch and other similarly buttery flavours.
The only proven health risk of diacetyl is its inhalation over time. If you simply MUST have your butter flavoured microwave popcorn, then be sure to avoid inhaling the fumes, especially when it is fresh and steaming. Make freshly popped popcorn and add your own butter instead to completely avoid the risk. There is very little evidence that eating diacetyl is a health concern. Further research is required to be sure.
For refernce https://www.nationalnutrition.ca/articles/health-concerns/diacetyl/