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furan

A volatile organic compound (C4H4O), which appears in a number of foods that undergo heat treatment, such as canned and jarred foods. The occurrence in coffee in closed capsules and in jars infant food exhibits the highest levels.
The words furan and furans should not be confused. The generic name of furans is also related to dioxin-like compounds (Read on this topic : Dolphins are the sentinels of pollution in Brazil)

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