MeIQx, PhIP, norharman, and harman were found in all fried
bacon samples (Table 2). High contents of MeIQx were quantified
after a pan-frying time of 6 min at 150–170 C and after a frying
time of 3 min at 200–220 C. MeIQx concentrations of approximately
5 ng/g were found in both frying conditions. Both batches
had a similar high weight loss of 52% and 53%, respectively; that
is one reason for the high levels of MeIQx in pan-fried bacon. The
lower temperature range of 150–170 C used was the recommended
temperature, and a temperature and time were suggested
of 172 C for 3 min on each side to minimise the nitrosamine level
(Puangsombat et al., 2012).